Car Bearing Noise

[revjames]

Hi folks

Bit of car trouble. I have a 2007 Ford Cmax and TBH had it nearly 3 years and its been a good motor. !.6 diesel quite punchy and economical too. About a month ago started noticing a whine/excessive road noise kind of bearing noise which seemed to be coming from the back. A mechanic at work reckoned rear passenger side bearing after taking it for a spin. I agreed and changed it out. Still got noise. Just changed other side and guess what still a noise..... It recently passed MOT so cant imagine anything major just annoying. £42 a side DIY job not a massive expense. Its done 103K any ideas?

 

[Sidewinder]

Have you checked the fronts? 

 

[steptoe]

a mate of mine changed all 4 before he got it right,

its sometimes a lot of luck TBH

 

[OnOff]

Jack it up on each corner, stick the wheel back on and check for any noticeable play.

 

[Evans Electric]

Get Stepps to hang onto the bonnet  upside down with his head by each front wheel in turn , just tywrap one of his ankles to a wing mirror.  :innocent

Might be a CV joint , or front bearing  but I'd think you'd tell whether its front or back .   It is front wheel drive I assume?

Its not a dodgy tyre is it ? 

 

[steptoe]

CV joints are usually easy,

full lock and drive slowly, listen for a clicking noise.

 

[revjames]

Thanks, done all the basics like jacking up each corner. It did pass MOT a couple weeks ago so I dont expect there to be any discernable bearing play.

 

[OnOff]

Done the same sort of mileage as my Focus but mine's a MK1 so working my way round it gradually! These potholes are killing me. Did the front wishbones in 2011 and got a ball joint going on the N/S now! At least I can replace JUST that by drilling the rivets out and BOLTING a new ball joint on. Exhaust shield needs sorting too - notorious for hanging down loose on these - aluminium corrodes etc.

 

[samson337]

Had the same on my old 57 plate astra van, changed rear bearings noise still there. It turned out to be a dodgy tyre that had gone out of shape, put new one on prob was sorted. Might not help but could be something to check.

 

[OnOff]

A cheap try then to swap the tyres around maybe? I know the better brands are quieter etc.

 

[Blue Duck]

Mot is only a test of road worthyness. mechanical problems tend to be overlooked if they arent considered to be dangerous. Jack the car up and give the wheels a good spin and see if there is any noise? Also is the noise there all the time? When coasting etc? 

 

[Evans Electric]

Check those tyres  Revo ....especially before steaming down to Redditch ....as is your wont . 

 

[revjames]

well.... changed both hubs but theres STILL noise! all beit a bit less than before. Put the backs on the front and it was 10 times worse. Looks like the back tyres are the culprit! Anyway decided to get rid now.

 

[Apache]

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

Spent over £2k on my Landrover in a month and I'm still not sure they have fixed it.

 

[Sharpend]

Rev have you checked to make sure the wells haven't lost any of the balancing weights, may just be a simple fix, ten minutes at your preferred tyre specialist?