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Howling noise from the back of Polo
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 6:04 am
by parraeel
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.
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 7:43 am
by alexperkins
howling? Exhaust?
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:35 am
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.
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:18 am
by BIG RHYS
that sounds like your exhaust from wat you have wrote.. must be blowing
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:06 pm
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?
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 2:23 pm
by Tim_GTi
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.
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2008 3:22 pm
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... :/