Rumble....rumble.....rumble?

[krip2454]

For the last few days now, I have detected a strange rumbling noise which appears to eminate from the offside rear wheel.

This rumbling can best be heard at very low speeds. Right up to the point of actually stopping.

I immediately suspected the shock absorber and performed the standard 'bounce' check on the boot and all seemed fine.

Next, up on axle stands to have a butchers. Nothing untoward except that the rubber covering the rear springs had split (on both wheels).

Tried moving the wheels laterally. No problems there either.

That seems to eliminate a wheel bearing change, or maybe I am wrong.

This is doing my head in

I have had my Carina E for 4 years of problem free motoring. It has just clocked up 140,000 miles and purrs like a contented cat.

Can anyone please shed some light on this.

Many thanks

[gcree]

For the last few days now, I have detected a strange rumbling noise which appears to eminate from the offside rear wheel. (rest deleted)

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Hi - I have a similar problem on our MR2 but no fault was found at the last service. Did you make any progress with your car?

Please advise.

Graeme

EDIT : Subsequent to posting the above, I let a Toyota main dealer take a look and they advised that the off-side rear wheel bearing and bearing carrier needed replacement at a cost in the region of £400 (ouch!)

[Bad Bob]

Sounds like a wheel bearing. The case hardening inside the bearing can break down without showing much play at the wheel. If you can get the hub apart, wash out the bearings and have a close look. If you find any unusual pitting or scoring replace them. If its a sealed hub assembly, check your bank balance first.

Bad Bob