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Droning noise when driving

Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 10:58 am
by SmeggyEddie91
Hi folks,
Ive got a 96 Corsa 1.2 with 52k on the clock.
Recently when doing a 400 mile round trip a droning noise appeared from nowhere. It gets noticeable from about 30mph onwards and happens if the car is in gear or freewheeling so Im assuming its a wheel bearing? Im going to jack it up and see if theres any obvious play etc but if it is the bearing is it OK/safe to drive on until I get a new one? Thanks,

Andy

Re: Droning noise when driving

Posted: Sun May 19, 2013 1:21 pm
by johnny
If the bearing collapses it will lock the wheel so far from safe but it should be fine for a day or two

Re: Droning noise when driving

Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 1:33 pm
by williamt73
I wouldn't worry too much about droning noises when you are driving, but if you hear a lot of whining then it is time to get rid of the girlfriend.

Re: Droning noise when driving

Posted: Thu May 30, 2013 3:45 pm
by johnny
Joke was terrible :lol: