Front wheel rubbing
Discussion
I took the wheel off after posting the message and had a good look round for any obvious signs and play in the bearing but could not detect anything - can't see anything catching at all. Slow turning on full lock causes a grinding sound at each revolution and when done *very slow* (like on the drive) it almost goes down to a series of clicks.
Not too concerned right now, but will be taking it to the 'ring in 9 days!
Not too concerned right now, but will be taking it to the 'ring in 9 days!
UPDATE: On the Tunnel Run last month, this noise was noticeably worse, particularly when warm, and right hand turn you could hear the rubbing.
The next day, when cold, could not hear it but after a short run (<10 miles) it started to make the noise.
When very warm it is noticeable that it feels embarrassing driving past people!
Any ideas?
The next day, when cold, could not hear it but after a short run (<10 miles) it started to make the noise.
When very warm it is noticeable that it feels embarrassing driving past people!
Any ideas?
viper paul said:I haven't, but what should I look for? I can only get this noise when its warm and moving. Unless you fancy sitting under the bonnet while I drive?
Lateral thinking, have you checked the powersteering pulley or the water pump pulley.
Strain on the steering ie when its used, could feedback by the belt being under stress to another part of the engine we all know how they love PS pump pulleys
It's definitely coming from the nearside wheel or in that close vicinity. I had my brothers race mechanic look at it last year but we couldn't find any signs of rubbing anywhere. It has got worse since then. Maybe the sound is carrying from the engine bay and deceiving us? I'll have a look next time it is warmed up fully.
The sound does only happen when moving though, not if stationary on full lock which I would expect the p/s pump to do. It is also definitely a rubbing sound.
The sound does only happen when moving though, not if stationary on full lock which I would expect the p/s pump to do. It is also definitely a rubbing sound.
I reackon its got to be a hub bearing as it warms up the grease become more fluid and either a ball is flattened or breaking up.
I did notice that at the 'Ring' you did get your brakes a trifle warm while
and the bearings are sealed items.
Plus I wont mention the 'high speed' gravel collecting operation at 'SPA'
Think you need to get them warm then take the wheel off use a long screwdriver as an ear extension and listen to each bearing as you give em a spin.
You can always pop down if you want another set of ears to look at it.
I did notice that at the 'Ring' you did get your brakes a trifle warm while
and the bearings are sealed items. Plus I wont mention the 'high speed' gravel collecting operation at 'SPA'
Think you need to get them warm then take the wheel off use a long screwdriver as an ear extension and listen to each bearing as you give em a spin.
You can always pop down if you want another set of ears to look at it.
BTW talked to Baz this afternoon and he thinks that the spares from the Silverstone car are still available in the UK, may be a good source of cheap spares.
Just six bolts and its 'come off in me and guv'
Give him a call and no doubt he can fix you up.
Its quite scary really as only four bolts hold on the front hub, no lock washers tabs or anything so if you are going to do it make sure your have some studlock handy.
Nutlock is Ok but if you track it I would use stud lock as the brakes do get very hot, give me a ring if you want the torque settings or a hand.
Just six bolts and its 'come off in me and guv'
Give him a call and no doubt he can fix you up.
Its quite scary really as only four bolts hold on the front hub, no lock washers tabs or anything so if you are going to do it make sure your have some studlock handy.
Nutlock is Ok but if you track it I would use stud lock as the brakes do get very hot, give me a ring if you want the torque settings or a hand.
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