740 Loud humming noise when turning left??

minty · Jun 15th, 2010, 22:45

Hi guys, please can you tell me where to check first.
When turning left i have a loud humming noise from the front passenger side wheel area.It does not affect the drive but is getting louder.
Hope you can help me, Minty

CTCNetwork · Jun 16th, 2010, 00:01

Hi,

Power steering? Have you checked the fluid level if fitted?

You have a nest of wasps on that side of the car and the wheel agitates them..

Also check the wheel is bolted on properly and also check front to back and top to bottom (grab the wheel with both hands and push/pull the wheel)to check for movement of the wheel as it may be the bearing on its way...

Des. . .

NI_Volvo_Nut · Jun 16th, 2010, 09:11

Power steering pump would be my guess?

BreadBin · Jun 16th, 2010, 20:25

If the noise happens when turning left then it's worth checking your right hand wheel bearings too - I've often been sure a noise is coming from the opposite end of a car to the problem when eventually found!

freezy · Jun 16th, 2010, 21:57

Sounds to me like a wheel bearing what i usually do is drive say 20mph then turn left round a corner or in a carpark this will put the right front wheel under pressure if you hear a noise then its the right front wheel bearing. Do the same on to the other wheel turn right putting left front wheel under pressure again if you hear a noise then its left front wheel bearing.

NI_Volvo_Nut · Jun 16th, 2010, 22:22

Ahh, I read the op wrong, wheel bearing, agreed.

940SportsEdition · Jun 18th, 2010, 12:09

Possibly install some lyrics

Seriously though, could well be a wheel bearing

Oilydad · Jun 18th, 2010, 12:13

I'm also voting for Wheel bearing. Quite often the problem with wheel bearings as Freezy has pointed out very well, is that the problem is on the opposite side of the car, as there is more stress there when you corner.

Keep this for future reference.

It's a site I've had bookmarked for quite a few years now.

Covers all sorts of 'eventualities' on cars, and can be quite useful. Not exhaustive, but useful.

You can select the type of occurence on the left, and then look at the possibilities.

http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/maintain/hear.html

minty · Jun 18th, 2010, 12:38

Wheel bearings it is then

.
The noise is really doing me ed in, it sounds like 3000 people doing that wine glass rim/wet finger thing!!!!!. That coupled with the squealing front brakes makes for a very noisy ride at the moment(Mrs Minty tends to hide when we approach junctions!!).
Any tips on changing the wheel bearings would be great.
Thanks Minty

minty · Jun 18th, 2010, 13:18

Ouuuuuucccchhhhh! Just been quoted £150 for a front wheel bearing!!!!!!!Surely not!!

Jun 15th, 2010, 22:45	#1
minty Trader Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Derby County FC View Photos By: minty	740 Loud humming noise when turning left?? Hi guys, please can you tell me where to check first. When turning left i have a loud humming noise from the front passenger side wheel area.It does not affect the drive but is getting louder. Hope you can help me, Minty __________________ 1991 480 ES 1989 240 GL 1997 V70

Jun 16th, 2010, 00:01	#2
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Power steering? Have you checked the fluid level if fitted? You have a nest of wasps on that side of the car and the wheel agitates them.. Also check the wheel is bolted on properly and also check front to back and top to bottom (grab the wheel with both hands and push/pull the wheel)to check for movement of the wheel as it may be the bearing on its way... Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Jun 16th, 2010, 09:11	#3
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Power steering pump would be my guess? __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Jun 16th, 2010, 21:57	#5
freezy Freezy Last Online: Jul 5th, 2010 00:12 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: berkshire	possible bearing Sounds to me like a wheel bearing what i usually do is drive say 20mph then turn left round a corner or in a carpark this will put the right front wheel under pressure if you hear a noise then its the right front wheel bearing. Do the same on to the other wheel turn right putting left front wheel under pressure again if you hear a noise then its left front wheel bearing.

Jun 16th, 2010, 22:22	#6
NI_Volvo_Nut Volvologist Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 11:13 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangor - Norn Iron View Photos By: NI_Volvo_Nut	Ahh, I read the op wrong, wheel bearing, agreed. __________________ What's the matter with the car I'm driving? Can't you tell that it's out of style? Should I get a set of white wall tires? Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?

Jun 16th, 2010, 20:25	#4
BreadBin Junior Member Last Online: Nov 12th, 2014 07:51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire	If the noise happens when turning left then it's worth checking your right hand wheel bearings too - I've often been sure a noise is coming from the opposite end of a car to the problem when eventually found!

Jun 18th, 2010, 12:09	#7
940SportsEdition From sweden with love Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2016 00:52 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brampton	Possibly install some lyrics Seriously though, could well be a wheel bearing __________________ [URL=http://www.mybannermaker.com][/URL V40 1.9T4, V40 1.8 xs Previous car 940 Sports Edition, Graphite galaxy's, turbo plus kit, roof bars, dog guard, load cover, load tray, seven seats.

Jun 18th, 2010, 12:13	#8
Oilydad Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 21:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Devon	I'm also voting for Wheel bearing. Quite often the problem with wheel bearings as Freezy has pointed out very well, is that the problem is on the opposite side of the car, as there is more stress there when you corner. Keep this for future reference. It's a site I've had bookmarked for quite a few years now. Covers all sorts of 'eventualities' on cars, and can be quite useful. Not exhaustive, but useful. You can select the type of occurence on the left, and then look at the possibilities. http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/maintain/hear.html __________________ Are We Nearly There Yet! No longer a VOLVO owner, not by choice, but 'cause they don't make proper Volvos any more! Last edited by Oilydad; Jun 18th, 2010 at 12:19.

Jun 18th, 2010, 12:38	#9
minty Trader Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Derby County FC View Photos By: minty	Wheel bearings it is then. The noise is really doing me ed in, it sounds like 3000 people doing that wine glass rim/wet finger thing!!!!!. That coupled with the squealing front brakes makes for a very noisy ride at the moment(Mrs Minty tends to hide when we approach junctions!!). Any tips on changing the wheel bearings would be great. Thanks Minty __________________ 1991 480 ES 1989 240 GL 1997 V70

Jun 18th, 2010, 13:18	#10
minty Trader Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Derby County FC View Photos By: minty	Ouuuuuucccchhhhh! Just been quoted £150 for a front wheel bearing!!!!!!!Surely not!! __________________ 1991 480 ES 1989 240 GL 1997 V70

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