WtF is that noise!? :o

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:45 am

OK, the '66 bug...

When I turn hard right (there's a perfect bend in the business park here for testing this every morning), I get one Hell of an unhealthy sounding noise.

The best way for me to describe it is if you remember adding carboard pegs to your bike as a kid...that's the kind of noise it emits.

Eish...among the myriad of problems this car currently has, this, and the front beam are the worst...but right now, this is worrying me a LOT.

Perhaps they're related...check this forum for the beam query.

What could make such a noise?

Thanks, N.

Post by **Pine** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:48 am

The wheel rubbing against the inside of the fender, perhaps?

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:57 am

Nope. ...doesn't sound even remotely like that, AND, it's only when turning right.

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:46 am

I know that sound, I didnt think its my wheel either, but after closer inspection.....

My shiney nuts where the wheel was scraping . LOL

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:51 am

I have just been to check, and there is nothing rubbing - on either side.

It is a seriously nasty sound...and is somewhat more than a rubbing. Of this I'm sure.

N.

hifibug57 · Post by **hifibug57** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:27 pm

micheal, when last did you do your grease service?
your running around with an elephant hide by the looks of things....
sies tog

Michael · Post by **Michael** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:30 pm

The photo was taken AGES ago.

Post by **Tony Z** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:04 pm

I was gonna suggest the same thing that Michael did.
Check your wheel bearings and maybe your king and link pins

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:07 pm

Thanks Tony.

Will check it out asap.

I have a list of work that needs doing rather urgently...work that's required for safe daily driving.

N.

forcecooled · Post by **forcecooled** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:55 pm

Do it yourself Nick, We will al supply you with all the information and support you will need!

Post by **Tony Z** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:38 pm

forcecooled wrote:Do it yourself Nick, We will al supply you with all the information and support you will need!

speak for yourself.... who says we dont just lead him in circles knowing that he doesnt know better????

Post by **eben** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:40 pm

This is an easy one...
Next time you get in the car, make sure you put both your legs inside the car before you close the door.....
..other wise your scraping toe-nails will make that sound every time you go over a speedbump....

Post by **Tony Z** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:43 pm

see what I mean...

LOL

vader · Post by **vader** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:30 pm

Michael wrote:I know that sound, I didnt think its my wheel either, but after closer inspection.....

My shiney nuts where the wheel was scraping . LOL

Your problem here is that the offset of the rim is causing the tire to rub against the suspention. You need to put in some spacers to fix this problem.

hitlers revenge · Post by **hitlers revenge** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:43 pm

I cannot tell if that bug is lowered or not but that looks exactly like mine even with 8mm spacers.

Sorry for the Hi Jack Merlin