Droning noise from front

barrybritcher · Jul 7th, 2019, 22:07

Any ideas... Took off the bumper to do siren. Put it back on fine but left off the jet covers.

It then made droning above 30 which I presumed was the air rushing in the hole.

Have put it all back together fully but still droning.

It isn't rev dependent as can't do it in neutral coast or when stationary

I'm guessing wheel bearing or balancing issue ?

barrybritcher · Jul 7th, 2019, 22:08

Sorry mis worded there. Putting it in neutral while rolling doesn't stop it so it isn't dependent on revs but is only present when rolling.

Longhouse21 · Jul 7th, 2019, 23:20

Not a loose wheel arch liner rubbing on the tyre is it?

Max HEADVROOM · Jul 8th, 2019, 10:58

put the wife in the back seat lol

Georgeandkira · Jul 8th, 2019, 14:55

How many miles are on your car?

Chock a rear wheel where the vehicle won't roll forward. Break the front lugs free. Place car in neutral.

Raise the front end and set on jack stands ('safety stands' in UK car-English).

Remove the front wheels and turn each hub by hand and feel for any roughness or difference.

Better than doing one-side-at-a-time because making a comparison will be immediate.

You can also try a long turn whilst droning.
Try each direction separately as the load shifting to one side or another will often relieve the bad bearing and the noise will cease briefly.

robertfleckney · Jul 12th, 2019, 09:53

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Originally Posted by barrybritcher

Any ideas... Took off the bumper to do siren. Put it back on fine but left off the jet covers.

It then made droning above 30 which I presumed was the air rushing in the hole.

Have put it all back together fully but still droning.

It isn't rev dependent as can't do it in neutral coast or when stationary

I'm guessing wheel bearing or balancing issue ?

I had an osf wheel bearing and hub replaced yesterday because of a droning noise. Could be your problem, although mine got progressively louder, has yours come on suddenly?

BobS · Jul 13th, 2019, 19:53

Hi,

Three things I would check;

1. If its a front wheel bearing then usually the drone will change (louder or quieter) when driving and turning to the left or right.

2. Swap the tires from front to back. I have had a set of (cheap) tires gradually start droning as they wore down.

3. If you have the bottom engine tray check its fitted correctly especially at the front and not vibrating at speed.

hopefully its one of these.
Let us know when you have tracked it down.

Bob

barrybritcher · Jul 15th, 2019, 21:27

Turned out to be drivers side wheel bearing. All done now. Cheers

barrybritcher · Jul 15th, 2019, 21:28

I do need to refit the undertray at some point too

Jul 7th, 2019, 22:07	#1
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	Droning noise from front Any ideas... Took off the bumper to do siren. Put it back on fine but left off the jet covers. It then made droning above 30 which I presumed was the air rushing in the hole. Have put it all back together fully but still droning. It isn't rev dependent as can't do it in neutral coast or when stationary I'm guessing wheel bearing or balancing issue ? __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Jul 7th, 2019, 22:08	#2
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	Sorry mis worded there. Putting it in neutral while rolling doesn't stop it so it isn't dependent on revs but is only present when rolling. __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Jul 7th, 2019, 23:20	#3
Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Apr 20th, 2024 07:18 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	Not a loose wheel arch liner rubbing on the tyre is it? __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald.

Jul 13th, 2019, 19:53	#7
BobS Master Member Last Online: May 29th, 2023 19:30 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Warwickshire	Hi, Three things I would check; 1. If its a front wheel bearing then usually the drone will change (louder or quieter) when driving and turning to the left or right. 2. Swap the tires from front to back. I have had a set of (cheap) tires gradually start droning as they wore down. 3. If you have the bottom engine tray check its fitted correctly especially at the front and not vibrating at speed. hopefully its one of these. Let us know when you have tracked it down. Bob __________________ V70, 140BHP 2002 AUTO. XC60 2015 AUTO

Jul 15th, 2019, 21:27	#8
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	Turned out to be drivers side wheel bearing. All done now. Cheers __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

Jul 8th, 2019, 10:58	#4
Max HEADVROOM Senior Member Last Online: Jan 8th, 2022 15:01 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: pontefract	put the wife in the back seat lol

Jul 8th, 2019, 14:55	#5
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:34 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	How many miles are on your car? Chock a rear wheel where the vehicle won't roll forward. Break the front lugs free. Place car in neutral. Raise the front end and set on jack stands ('safety stands' in UK car-English). Remove the front wheels and turn each hub by hand and feel for any roughness or difference. Better than doing one-side-at-a-time because making a comparison will be immediate. You can also try a long turn whilst droning. Try each direction separately as the load shifting to one side or another will often relieve the bad bearing and the noise will cease briefly.

Jul 15th, 2019, 21:28	#9
barrybritcher Flaccid Member Last Online: Apr 15th, 2024 16:09 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Norwich	I do need to refit the undertray at some point too __________________ 2001 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.3 Geartronic (Scrapped) 2007 Volvo S60 T5 SE 2.4 Geartronic (Sold) 2008 Volvo V70 D5 SE Sport Geartronic (Current)

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