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stevo48 · Nov 1st, 2009, 21:21

Re the suggestion I put forward regarding tyres, have you tried swapping your wheels front to back just to eliminate the possibility of it being the tyres that is causing the noise?

mjcourtney · Nov 1st, 2009, 21:24

I haven't done that recently, but the noise was there before I had a complete set of 4 new tyres put on, and it's still there now. I will try the front to back swap though. It's a last ditched attempt, lol

gswede · Nov 2nd, 2009, 17:19

Sounds like you need a new wheel bearing hub, i changed my right rear hub(V50) at 53k. Started noticing something was off at 52k and figured road noise or such.. it got worse and when i finally took it to the dealer a mechanic drove it only 200meters before he concluded rear right hub.
Unfortunately a common problem on our cars.

You will not notice any play until its totally shot.

mjcourtney · Nov 2nd, 2009, 19:35

Thanks, you're now the 4th person to tell me that they've replaced hubs / bearings on these cars at around the similar sort of mileage! Seems to me like a weak design if this is the case. I've decided i'm gonna bite the bullet and get it booked in at a good independant and get them to thoroughly check it over. There's only so much diagnosis you can get for free! lol.

How much am i looking at to replace a hub/bearing assembly? (I assume it comes as one part?). Anyone know where I can get one from? PartsforVolvos don't have any, neither do GSF. And I can't understand how to drive the Nordic website, lol.

gswede · Nov 2nd, 2009, 21:01

Good call on taking it in.
I got my fixed under warranty but the i got a price quote 3600nok equivalent 350pounds. Job was done while i waited, took 45min.

mjcourtney · Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:17

Hoping it's not quite as much as that for one hub, but never mind. Is it worth getting a pair changed? (1 each side?). Would an equivalent Ford part fit and would it be cheaper?

Guru · Nov 3rd, 2009, 12:37

Nordic has the hub kit for 140 pounds for each side. http://www.nordicpartsdirect.co.uk/ they have them under suspension/hub kits.

Unfortunately, Ford bearings will not fit, they have different dimensions. I know so because I too was shopping for front bearings due to a whooping noise, but when i changed to my GoodYear UG7+ winter tyres, luckily, all went quiet so the summer Pirelli P6000 were to blame and not the bearings.

Good luck.

mjcourtney · Nov 3rd, 2009, 13:53

so that's £320 inc Vat for 2 wheel hub / bearing assemblies. Plus fitting I guess i'm looking at around £500 in total. Ouch :|

I will wait to hear what the garage say on Thursday before I order anything.

Thanks for the link

gswede · Nov 4th, 2009, 14:55

Keep us informed.
I see noo need to change both if only one is shot. Ususally its a fluke when the bearing is gone at only 50+-k.
Many tales of the other hub lasting 120k+..

mjcourtney · Nov 4th, 2009, 15:42

I'll let you know what the 2nd garage say tomorrow. I've found this on ebay link . I'm not sure about it to be honest, it's a LOT cheaper than the Nordic Volvo part and the seller has great feedback. I would want to know where it was from and who made it though. Any opinions?

Nov 2nd, 2009, 17:19	#13
gswede Member Last Online: May 10th, 2016 14:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rogaland	Sounds like you need a new wheel bearing hub, i changed my right rear hub(V50) at 53k. Started noticing something was off at 52k and figured road noise or such.. it got worse and when i finally took it to the dealer a mechanic drove it only 200meters before he concluded rear right hub. Unfortunately a common problem on our cars. You will not notice any play until its totally shot. Last edited by gswede; Nov 2nd, 2009 at 17:24.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 12:37	#17
Guru Premier Member Last Online: Oct 25th, 2023 07:46 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Between chair and keyboard	Nordic has the hub kit for 140 pounds for each side. http://www.nordicpartsdirect.co.uk/ they have them under suspension/hub kits. Unfortunately, Ford bearings will not fit, they have different dimensions. I know so because I too was shopping for front bearings due to a whooping noise, but when i changed to my GoodYear UG7+ winter tyres, luckily, all went quiet so the summer Pirelli P6000 were to blame and not the bearings. Good luck. __________________ Volvo S40 2.0D momentum \| 100kw/136bph \| 2005 \| Euro III \| 49mpg \| Electric silver

Nov 1st, 2009, 21:21	#11
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	Re the suggestion I put forward regarding tyres, have you tried swapping your wheels front to back just to eliminate the possibility of it being the tyres that is causing the noise?

Nov 1st, 2009, 21:24	#12
mjcourtney VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2014 18:11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Isle of Wight	I haven't done that recently, but the noise was there before I had a complete set of 4 new tyres put on, and it's still there now. I will try the front to back swap though. It's a last ditched attempt, lol

Nov 2nd, 2009, 19:35	#14
mjcourtney VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2014 18:11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Isle of Wight	Thanks, you're now the 4th person to tell me that they've replaced hubs / bearings on these cars at around the similar sort of mileage! Seems to me like a weak design if this is the case. I've decided i'm gonna bite the bullet and get it booked in at a good independant and get them to thoroughly check it over. There's only so much diagnosis you can get for free! lol. How much am i looking at to replace a hub/bearing assembly? (I assume it comes as one part?). Anyone know where I can get one from? PartsforVolvos don't have any, neither do GSF. And I can't understand how to drive the Nordic website, lol.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 21:01	#15
gswede Member Last Online: May 10th, 2016 14:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rogaland	Good call on taking it in. I got my fixed under warranty but the i got a price quote 3600nok equivalent 350pounds. Job was done while i waited, took 45min.

Nov 3rd, 2009, 09:17	#16
mjcourtney VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2014 18:11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Isle of Wight	Hoping it's not quite as much as that for one hub, but never mind. Is it worth getting a pair changed? (1 each side?). Would an equivalent Ford part fit and would it be cheaper?

Nov 3rd, 2009, 13:53	#18
mjcourtney VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2014 18:11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Isle of Wight	so that's £320 inc Vat for 2 wheel hub / bearing assemblies. Plus fitting I guess i'm looking at around £500 in total. Ouch :\| I will wait to hear what the garage say on Thursday before I order anything. Thanks for the link

Nov 4th, 2009, 14:55	#19
gswede Member Last Online: May 10th, 2016 14:53 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rogaland	Keep us informed. I see noo need to change both if only one is shot. Ususally its a fluke when the bearing is gone at only 50+-k. Many tales of the other hub lasting 120k+..

Nov 4th, 2009, 15:42	#20
mjcourtney VOC Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2014 18:11 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Isle of Wight	I'll let you know what the 2nd garage say tomorrow. I've found this on ebay link . I'm not sure about it to be honest, it's a LOT cheaper than the Nordic Volvo part and the seller has great feedback. I would want to know where it was from and who made it though. Any opinions?

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