dubman 39 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 i noticed a faint "whurring" noise coming from the front of the car. its more noticeable after 40k's. Is this the wheel bearing or simply tire noise(~3mm of tread left)? when i jerk to the left or right, the sound disappears, then reappears after the wheel's straightened out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossline 15 Report post Posted May 31, 2011 Sounds like a wheel bearing, had the same thing..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted June 1, 2011 sigh...damn. off to Glenn's after exams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
my_e36 43 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 Instead of jerking, try take a long sweeper in both direction. (South Eastern is great for this). Alternatively, jack the car up, grab the wheel by top and bottom and rock. If it has any play, then wheel bearing is likely in trouble. Also, rotate the wheel and hear for any scrap/rough noise when it spin, which also indicate the same thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 Sounds like a wheel bearing, had the same thing..... I would actually say it is a scalloped tyre. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 thanks guys, will give the tyre grabbing a go 2moro, and will pop in to see Johnno for some new tyres soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubman 39 Report post Posted June 2, 2011 tried the wheel grabbing thing, and the wheels rocks pretty bad....front left bearing it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
