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Pomeo · 22-10-2007

Originally Posted by klaasw

In the end it turned out to be the left rear wheel bearing. Started replacing brake pads and found a ruptured rubber dustcover over the universal joint behind the front left wheel. All the grease was swept out messing up the mudguard and suspension parts. I hoped this would be the cause of the rumbling noise which was not the case. Further dealer investigation ended up in replacement of the left rear wheel bearing. Now it's just the roar of the V6 that makes the joy of driving.

I'm glad you got it sorted Klaasw.
What a mess though with your gaitor and the grease everywhere.
You have had a double bill .the joint and the bearing.

I bought a joint but as problem solved for now I'll keep it as a spare.

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22-10-2007	#10 (Post Link)
Pomeo Club Member Club Member Number: 266 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lanarkshire Posts: 2,904 Member car: 166 1999 T 2.5 2001 Y 3.0	Re: 166 Rumbling noise O/S/F wheel area Poss inboard CV Originally Posted by klaasw In the end it turned out to be the left rear wheel bearing. Started replacing brake pads and found a ruptured rubber dustcover over the universal joint behind the front left wheel. All the grease was swept out messing up the mudguard and suspension parts. I hoped this would be the cause of the rumbling noise which was not the case. Further dealer investigation ended up in replacement of the left rear wheel bearing. Now it's just the roar of the V6 that makes the joy of driving. I'm glad you got it sorted Klaasw. What a mess though with your gaitor and the grease everywhere. You have had a double bill .the joint and the bearing. I bought a joint but as problem solved for now I'll keep it as a spare. P me Last edited by Pomeo : 10-02-2008 at 09:19.