Need some quick help please

Sri5 · 05-09-2007, 12:31

Picked up my 04 VRs estate yesterday night and as soon as i left I wondered if I was hearing things or not?

A small movement of the steering wheel to the right from centre makes a drone. The pitch increases with speed and does not go if braking or when depressing the clutch.

This noise was not present when I test drove the car, and the only work the mechanics should ahve done in that area was the new front tyres. I have checked that there is nothing catching on the tryes, but find it hard to belive a wheel bearing could suddenly go like that. But a problem with the tyres would not sound like that?

Any ideas? Is a wheel bearing easy to change myself?

**TaviaRS** · 05-09-2007, 12:44

Wheel bearings can be chaged yourself, although I wouldn't recommend without a press / the right tools and know what you are doing. Bearings are relatively cheap circa £35, find a local garage to do it.

Could be a stone stuck between disc and shield.....

Sri5 · 05-09-2007, 12:48

It actaully sounds like the tyre rubbing on something, but I've checked and everything is clear. My local garage quoted £100 to fit!!

iain · 05-09-2007, 17:11

my suggestion is get it back to the garage and ask them to check it out.

oh and welcome to the vrs estate club :-)

05-09-2007, 12:31	#1
Sri5 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nr. Hull Posts: 85 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Need some quick help please Picked up my 04 VRs estate yesterday night and as soon as i left I wondered if I was hearing things or not? A small movement of the steering wheel to the right from centre makes a drone. The pitch increases with speed and does not go if braking or when depressing the clutch. This noise was not present when I test drove the car, and the only work the mechanics should ahve done in that area was the new front tyres. I have checked that there is nothing catching on the tryes, but find it hard to belive a wheel bearing could suddenly go like that. But a problem with the tyres would not sound like that? Any ideas? Is a wheel bearing easy to change myself?

05-09-2007, 12:44	#2
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,917 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Need some quick help please Wheel bearings can be chaged yourself, although I wouldn't recommend without a press / the right tools and know what you are doing. Bearings are relatively cheap circa £35, find a local garage to do it. Could be a stone stuck between disc and shield..... __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

05-09-2007, 12:48	#3
Sri5 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nr. Hull Posts: 85 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Need some quick help please It actaully sounds like the tyre rubbing on something, but I've checked and everything is clear. My local garage quoted £100 to fit!!

05-09-2007, 17:11	#4
iain Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in the great north west Posts: 225 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Need some quick help please my suggestion is get it back to the garage and ask them to check it out. oh and welcome to the vrs estate club :-)

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