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Title: Strange noise when cornering
Post by: nuclear onion on 05 September 2009, 18:00:17

I recently swapped my old miggy for a W reg V6 which runs like a dream except that sometimes when cornering it makes a noise from the front nearside wheel. The best way I can think to describe it is that it sounds like a traffic cone is stuck under there and being dragged along but there is no signs of anything rubbing on anything else.  I have no idea what the problem is and would be grateful for any help.

Title: Re: Strange noise when cornering
Post by: Pete Elite on 05 September 2009, 18:29:45

Has it got mudflaps fitted :).

Title: Re: Strange noise when cornering
Post by: al brown on 05 September 2009, 21:50:41

Agreed, mine rubs on the mudflaps when cornering. No sign of any damage apart from the flap not being clips to the liner. Noise stops when I clip it back on.
Al

Title: Re: Strange noise when cornering
Post by: iainb on 05 September 2009, 22:11:15

Also check check your front tyres for uneven wear patterns

Title: Re: Strange noise when cornering
Post by: Andy Cas on 06 September 2009, 01:20:27

Mine does a similar thing. Only when It is turning left and decelerating / braking. Connected to the wheel rotation speed and sounding like metal to rough metal grinding noise.
It scares peds quite nicely...

Title: Re: Strange noise when cornering
Post by: nuclear onion on 06 September 2009, 11:07:57

I checked the mudflaps and tyre wear patterns when I first got the car and everything is as it should be so I'm inclined to think its something else

Title: Re: Strange noise when cornering
Post by: albitz on 06 September 2009, 12:00:32

you could remove the mudflaps then take it for a spin to see if the noise stops. :y