Right then guys a newb needs some help...
I've recently noticed a whirring noise while I'm driving. I can only hear it below 40mph and it happens in or out of gear. It sounds like its coming from the rear (although I can't pinpoint which corner) and the speed of the noise increases with road speed. It sounds louder on different road surfaces (although I can't work out if thats because a smoother, quieter road makes it easier to hear). I cant tell if it gets louder with a change of direction.
The rear tyres are the ones that were already on it when I first got the car (cheap rubbish with 2mm on one and about 2.5mm on the other). I cant see any weird or strange wear on the tread pattern...
I've jacked the car up and rotated the rear hubs. One has no sound and one sounds like the brakes are catching slightly (nothing drastic at all) and theres no movement in the hubs when I rock the wheels.
Where do I go from here guys?
Has anyone had the rear wheel bearings replaced on a 1.6 before and if so how much should I expect to pay?
Thanks in advance folks.
I've recently noticed a whirring noise while I'm driving. I can only hear it below 40mph and it happens in or out of gear. It sounds like its coming from the rear (although I can't pinpoint which corner) and the speed of the noise increases with road speed. It sounds louder on different road surfaces (although I can't work out if thats because a smoother, quieter road makes it easier to hear). I cant tell if it gets louder with a change of direction.
The rear tyres are the ones that were already on it when I first got the car (cheap rubbish with 2mm on one and about 2.5mm on the other). I cant see any weird or strange wear on the tread pattern...
I've jacked the car up and rotated the rear hubs. One has no sound and one sounds like the brakes are catching slightly (nothing drastic at all) and theres no movement in the hubs when I rock the wheels.
Where do I go from here guys?
Has anyone had the rear wheel bearings replaced on a 1.6 before and if so how much should I expect to pay?
Thanks in advance folks.