Strange noise

[MikeG]

Recently i have noticed that when traveling normally there seems to be a strange whistling/whining noise coming from the somewhere at the front of the car. It is especially noticable when coasting or coming to a stop. Does anyone have any idea what it could be because im getting a bit worried by it.

Cheers

Mike.

[Speedlaw]

Could be several things really,

Does it get worse/better when you apply the brakes?
Does it get worse/better when you press the clutch?

First guesses are a faulty wheel bearing, bad 'box, or bad brakes.

HTH?

[KarlM]

sounds like CV joint or gearbox? are you running standard wheels? as bigger wheels put more stress on the suspension parts - if it is this then it means there not far off dead

[MikeG]

It appears to get a bit worse when you push in the clutch. I have standard wheels yes. I hope its nothing too serious i have no money.

[skippy]

did you manage to establish what the prob was with the noise on your polo ?

skippy.

[DanDiesel]

how old is this post??

[Polo Paul]

It appears to get a bit worse when you push in the clutch. I have standard wheels yes. I hope its nothing too serious i have no money.

From that it sounds like the clutch release bearing, not too fatal and they normally whine for years before giving up, changes from a whine to a squeal apparently when theyre about to go.