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WtF is that noise!? :o
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:45 am
by Merlin
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.
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:48 am
by Pine
The wheel rubbing against the inside of the fender, perhaps?
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:57 am
by Merlin
Nope. ...doesn't sound even remotely like that, AND, it's only when turning right.
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:46 am
by Michael
I know that sound, I didnt think its my wheel either, but after closer inspection.....
My shiney nuts where the wheel was scraping . LOL
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:51 am
by Merlin
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.
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:27 pm
by hifibug57
micheal, when last did you do your grease service?
your running around with an elephant hide by the looks of things....
sies tog
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:30 pm
by Michael
The photo was taken AGES ago.
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:04 pm
by Tony Z
I was gonna suggest the same thing that Michael did.
Check your wheel bearings and maybe your king and link pins
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:07 pm
by Merlin
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.
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:55 pm
by forcecooled
Do it yourself Nick, We will al supply you with all the information and support you will need!
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:38 pm
by Tony Z
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:40 pm
by eben
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....
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:43 pm
by Tony Z
see what I mean...
LOL
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:30 pm
by vader
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.
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:43 pm
by hitlers revenge
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
