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Hi folks for the last few weeks I've noticed a whirring droning noise as i drive that gets more pronounced the faster i go.

Seems to be coming up front near side. I can feel something in the steering wheel.

I assumed it was a wheel bearing so got it up on the ramps and my mechanic took a look at all 4 wheels. No play all spin fine certainly nothing obvious.

I had a very loud drone noise before the gearbox was replaced 2 years ago but i could hear that coming from the rear and sounded more like a jet taking off. This is very monotonous increases with speed and in my view up the front end.

Any pointers as to where i could look please.

Many thanks Dave

djhammy wrote:Hi folks for the last few weeks I've noticed a whirring droning noise as i drive that gets more pronounced the faster i go.

Seems to be coming up front near side.

Are you married?

Alas this still happens when i driving alone

Keytouch wrote " are you married "



priceless

djhammy wrote:I assumed it was a wheel bearing so got it up on the ramps and my mechanic took a look at all 4 wheels. No play all spin fine certainly nothing obvious.

Certainly sounds like a wheel bearing - a bearing that's audible on the road won't always show up when you just spin it manually.

Thank you Adrian its still my gut feeling. Will get both front replaced for peace of mind. Ok off to Brickwerks we go.

most deffo a wheel bearing,usualy when they are dry of grease.