Howling noise from the back of Polo

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Howling noise from the back of Polo

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Recently I've noticed a howling or whining noise coming from the back of my 6N2, most noticeable at speeds betweem 60-80 KPH (37-50mph). It's definetly not coming from the tyres as I changed tyres and still the same problem. I'm thinking rear wheel bearings, but I welcome your opinions or ideas on what the noise is or could be. :)
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Post by alexperkins »

howling? Exhaust?
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Post by parraeel »

I didn't really think about it being the exhaust, but I guess it is a possibility. One more thing I should have explained is that this particular noise seems to come and go as I accelerate and slow down and seems to be coming from the rear left side.
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that sounds like your exhaust from wat you have wrote.. must be blowing
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Post by kipper »

i agree with that one.......

wat about when u change gear? does that affect the loudness of it? as in when ur in first and it starts getting louder then move up to second does it quiet down a bit then get louder as u pick up speed?
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depending on what kind of sound its actully maiking, it could be the exhaust, wheel bearing or something else. get them brtoh checked out. my wheel bearing made a sort of houl/groan when it was knackered.
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Post by DanOliver »

My old fiesta's rear wheel bearings were making a noise similar to the one you described and it was only noticeable at speeds over 30. I would definitely get it checked out if in doubt, I was told by the garage I part exchanged it to that they were just about ready to shatter... :/
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