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Loud howling sound between 70 to 80 mph
Posted: Fri May 21, 2010 9:52 pm
by Parin
Hey guys i noticed that my gti is very noisy when im on the motoway between the speeds of 70 and 80 mph like a howling woooing sound but
quite deep if you know what i mean below 70 mph is fine and after 80 mph its fine
anyone know what it could be?
cheers Parin
Re: Loud howling sound between 70 to 80 mph
Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 8:27 am
by Bradley
Does it make this noise when in other gears at around the same 3200-4000rpm rev range?.
Re: Loud howling sound between 70 to 80 mph
Posted: Sat May 22, 2010 9:13 am
by Parin
Nope just them speeds fella
Re: Loud howling sound between 70 to 80 mph
Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 4:57 pm
by alexperkins
Could be a wheel bearing perhaps
Re: Loud howling sound between 70 to 80 mph
Posted: Sun May 23, 2010 7:31 pm
by Bradley
Ah right,so just like a howling noise no vibrations or anything?.Could be a wheel bearing like alex said,jack it up and check for play in the wheels.
Re: Loud howling sound between 70 to 80 mph
Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 6:57 pm
by Parin
jacked it up theres play in the rear left wheel checked all other wheels and there fine, so need to get it changed, anyone know roughly how much it will cost and also ive heard they need to be changed in pairs?