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Grating sound-407

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  • 27-02-2008 2:26pm
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    hawker
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    When I take a left turn, there seems to be a grating noise coming from the general wheel area. I'm driving a 407.

    Any ideas what this might be?


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    Moanin
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    Could be a problem with your abs?


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    Steve
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    Obvious one but have you checked all the wheel nuts are tight? (all wheels)

    Does it also make a tick-tick-tick sound as you turn - that would be the CV joint.


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    hawker
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    Moanin wrote: »
    Could be a problem with your abs?

    Cheers

    Would that only show up when turning left? Is there anything else that would indicate this might be the problem?


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    hawker
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    stevec wrote: »
    Obvious one but have you checked all the wheel nuts are tight? (all wheels)

    Does it also make a tick-tick-tick sound as you turn - that would be the CV joint.

    Didn't check the nuts but will do that this evening.

    I'm not sure about the ticking. I only heard it for the first time this morning as I had the radio turned down. It sounded more like grating at the time however I cannot be 100% there wasn't a ticking sound.


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    Steve
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    could also be the plastic wheel arch liner has come loose and rubs on the tyre when you turn.


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    hawker
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    stevec wrote: »
    could also be the plastic wheel arch liner has come loose and rubs on the tyre when you turn.

    I did think about that ok but just had a quick look this morning and that didn't seem to be the problem.

    I'll give it a good spin this evening and see how I get on. I have a long drive this weekend and I'll have to get it sorted prior to then.

    Thanks for all your help.


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    bonham23
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    sounds like the cv joint is shot. usually the rubber boot surrounding the joint wears..the grease around the joint ecscapes and you get a nasty grinding sound when turning.


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