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Unidentified Noise

Post by PisceanJoy » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:36 pm

I am getting a noise when driving which seems to be coming from the rear tyre
Any ideas please?
I am away from home in Paignton Devon
So any advice or local garages would be good
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Re: Unidentified Noise

Post by westonwarrior » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:43 pm

what kind of noise?
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Re: Unidentified Noise

Post by PisceanJoy » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:47 pm

A rattle as if something is loose
But it doesn't look loose
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Re: Unidentified Noise

Post by Simon Jones » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:51 pm

Which side: passenger or driver? If passenger side, then it could be something loose in the exhaust. Does it happen as you go over a bump or just when travelling along a flat road? Could it be a loose wheel trim or centre cap?
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Re: Unidentified Noise

Post by PisceanJoy » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:53 pm

Drivers side
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Re: Unidentified Noise

Post by PisceanJoy » Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:55 pm

Wondered about loose wheel trim or cap
does it on theflat as well
I have found a local gragare on the garage database
so will try them tomorrow
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Re: Unidentified Noise

Post by Simon Jones » Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:08 pm

Let us know how you get on - hopefully it's something simple / cheap :)
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Re: Unidentified Noise

Post by PisceanJoy » Sat Aug 01, 2009 2:01 pm

Loose hub cap just had to look properly!
Thanks
I have one hubcap missing anyone any idea where to get a cheap one?
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Re: Unidentified Noise

Post by Pete & Sue » Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:00 pm

I have 4 in my shed if you are interested.
Pete & Sue

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Re: Unidentified Noise

Post by PisceanJoy » Sat Aug 01, 2009 8:49 pm

Yes Please
I will be in your neck of the woods at the end of the month
Can you PM me you address
JOY
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Re: Unidentified Noise

Post by mister munkey » Wed Aug 05, 2009 9:45 pm

The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing. http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/MisterMunkey
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