Civic Type R - Rumbling noise from wheels

[IanSC]

Hi,

I have a 2006 Civic Type R which has done 21k miles. It developed a rumbling noise from the front wheels which has got louder over the past couple of months. My local Honda specialist fitted a new wheel bearing and swapped the back wheels with the fronts but it has made no difference.

He reckons the problem must therefore be the diff, which would also mean a new gearbox,costing about £2k !

Just wanted to know if anyone has had similar problems with their Type R and if could offer any advice ? Car is out of warranty so not sure if Honda would cover this given the low mileage.

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Iansc

Have you been carrying heavy weights in the car as a friend of mine had a very similar issue caused by moving building materials

Cheers

[itsnotarace]

Are you sure the noise is actually coming from the wheels?

More likely to be either driveshaft heatshield or the iVTEC cam cover rattling, or an engine mount split.

[VeeTEC]

I'm not convinced it'll be a problem with the gearbox/diff, but if it is, you'll get a low mileage 2nd hand gearbox for much less than the price of a new one. About £500 should do it. Few hours labour to fit at a decnt indy.