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Offline bushypad

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Whirring sound at high speed?!
« on: November 26, 2013, 03:01:04 pm »
The car seems to make a whirring sound when driving above 60mph. Nobody else notices it but since im always in the car i can definitely hear it. Any idea what it could be? I had the cam follower changed few months ago dunno if that makes a difference??

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Re: Whirring sound at high speed?!
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2013, 05:45:32 pm »
Cheap Tyres?
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Re: Whirring sound at high speed?!
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2013, 05:47:08 pm »
does the noise increase with speed? if yes could be a wheel bearing on its way out
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Re: Whirring sound at high speed?!
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2013, 07:40:18 pm »
No not cheap tyres ps2's on back continental contisports on fronts. Hmm is it something that needs changing asap the wheel bearing?

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Re: Whirring sound at high speed?!
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2013, 08:51:38 pm »
Rear tyres are common problem - saw tooth problem - tyres develop flat spots.

If it's not that then I would look at the wheel bearings.

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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2013, 07:39:38 pm »
I would change it as soon as reasonably practical as it will only get worse.

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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2013, 07:48:02 pm »
Its a relatively easy job the rear bearing and is only about £90 from eurocarprats

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