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Offline mrbeck

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Annoying rubbing noise...
« on: March 07, 2013, 09:02:39 pm »
Looking for suggestions folks...

When the car is moving I can hear a feint rubbing noise coming from outside the cabin, which seems to increase/decrease in line with my speed.  Best idea I've been able to come up with is potentially a knackered wheel bearing, but I've not had a chance to look under the car yet.  That is on the 'to do' list this weekend. 

Any suggestions what else it might be?
2008 VW Golf GT Sport TSI 1.4 (170PS)

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Re: Annoying rubbing noise...
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2013, 04:49:01 pm »
if its rubbing/knocking it could be a CV boot which seems to be a pretty common problem

Offline doylebros

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Re: Annoying rubbing noise...
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2013, 10:20:48 pm »
Common for stones to get trapped between the back plate and disc - jack each wheel up separately and check to see if you can locate the noise from there.