Strange sound

tigani · #1 (**Post Link**) 11-02-10

Hi guys,

i can hear a ticking sound sometimes when on low speed taking a turn, and today while heavy breaking. It sounds (and feels) like it's coming from the wheels ,probably suspension or axles but since i don't know much regarding car engines and stuff, your opinion would be helpful.

thanks

AlfaGrale · #2 (**Post Link**) 11-02-10

I have same "problem" and it's coming from the front wheels when I a turn as well. I asked a guy with a spider and he also has the same problem
I took it to the dealer and they told that it is nothing important, something like a screw that touches somewhere from time to time.
They fixed it but after a while it appeared again...
But I don't know if iyour case is the same, it's better to go and have it checked

SENNA1 · #3 (**Post Link**) 11-02-10

Shock absorbers/steering rack-end ball joints/front wheel bearings....

SENNA1 · #4 (**Post Link**) 11-02-10

Originally Posted by nikolasv

I have same "problem" and it's coming from the front wheels when I a turn as well. I asked a guy with a spider and he also has the same problem
I took it to the dealer and they told that it is nothing important, something like a screw that touches somewhere from time to time.
They fixed it but after a while it appeared again...
But I don't know if iyour case is the same, it's better to go and have it checked

OUR dealers ALWAYS say it is NOT IMPORTANT!

They also say that 'selespeed actuator leakage is NOT IMPORTANT'.

(Actuators are 'born' like this/defective/you MUST accept it-they say)

AlfaGrale · #5 (**Post Link**) 11-02-10

Originally Posted by SENNA1

Shock absorbers/steering rack-end ball joints/front wheel bearings....

So is this... bad or...?

Is there anyone who can check it and give us a second opinion?

SENNA1 · #6 (**Post Link**) 11-02-10

Originally Posted by nikolasv

So is this... bad or...?

Is there anyone who can check it and give us a second opinion?

It may be bad........
I could give you my machanic's phone number(he is working mostly on Alfa's) but he doesn't need more clients......

Alfa Dudes · #7 (**Post Link**) 11-02-10

The chances are it's your outer CV joints (common fault on all FWD cars) they tend to have a lifespan of around 80-90k depending on road conditions, they're quite easy to replace and as they're a common problem on most modern cars are normally easy to get hold of.
Hope this helps
Ian

Oh! and don't worry it's not like your wheel is going to fall of if they fail... you'll just lose drive (it'd be clunking it's brains out before that happened)

tigani · #8 (**Post Link**) 11-02-10

thanks for the quick response guys, as soon as i have it checked i will let you know..

SENNA who is your mechanic?

Supercharged16v · #9 (**Post Link**) 11-02-10

you should have it checked just in case.

My fiancee mentioned that she heard some noises in the front of her 156 and I had a look. She was right, the front stabilizer bars were shot.

By the way, I called the dealership for new ones. The told me 163 euro with VAT for the pair. I told them I didnt want them and I ordered the exact same ones brand new and original from ebay for 23 euro including shipping

and yes, thats the price paid for BOTH of them !!!

Does your problem occur if you steer fully left or right ? or just with slight steering ?

SENNA1 · #10 (**Post Link**) 12-02-10

Originally Posted by tigani

thanks for the quick response guys, as soon as i have it checked i will let you know..

SENNA who is your mechanic?

Antonis Loizides-Latsia

tigani · #11 (**Post Link**) 12-02-10

i think we have the same mechanic

SENNA1 · #12 (**Post Link**) 12-02-10

The best mechanic

SENNA1 · #13 (**Post Link**) 12-02-10

Originally Posted by tigani

Hi guys,

i can hear a ticking sound sometimes when on low speed taking a turn, and today while heavy breaking. It sounds (and feels) like it's coming from the wheels ,probably suspension or axles but since i don't know much regarding car engines and stuff, your opinion would be helpful.

thanks

Have you talked with Antonis for this?

AlfaGrale · #14 (**Post Link**) 19-02-10

Just got a second opinion for my "strange sounds"

The sound comes from the brake callipers and there is no problem with it for now and for the future

The mechanic told me that this is common for the new BMW models
that was a relief

#15 (**Post Link**) 19-02-10

My BMW 320i Touring (2008) and my wifes 320i Coupe (2007) do not make any kind of noices whatsoever wheather turning or braking!!!

The only noices you can hear are the kids behind me ........

AlfaGrale · #16 (**Post Link**) 19-02-10

Originally Posted by nicolas2327

My BMW 320i Touring (2008) and my wifes 320i Coupe (2007) do not make any kind of noices whatsoever wheather turning or braking!!!
The only noices you can hear are the kids behind me ........

Maybe the kids are very loud.
That's why you don't hear the noises

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