Well we found out what the whining noise was...
16 April 2006 | 12:29 PM
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Well we found out what the whining noise was...
Suspected gearbox issues but turns out it was the front nearside wheel bearing..
Didnt sound anything like a wheel bearing on its way out, and this wasnt the side that had the loose hub nut!
I think this hub and stub are NLS!
Didnt sound anything like a wheel bearing on its way out, and this wasnt the side that had the loose hub nut!
I think this hub and stub are NLS!
my thoughts exactly 
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16 April 2006 | 04:27 PM
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If I were you I'd replace the parts rather than refurb them. The stresses caused by the breakdown could have caused hairline cracks in the carrier, plus they'll be marginally out of shape and size tolerance, which will cause the new bearings to fail.
16 April 2006 | 07:58 PM
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[QUOTE='[Davey]']Didnt sound anything like a wheel bearing on its way out, and this wasnt the side that had the loose hub nut!
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Davey, was it a high pitch sound or a low dull sound as if something is rubbing...
Was it all the time or sometimes... more when you go around corners and bends... my rear passenger wheel area is like this... I thought it may be bearings...
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Davey, was it a high pitch sound or a low dull sound as if something is rubbing...
Was it all the time or sometimes... more when you go around corners and bends... my rear passenger wheel area is like this... I thought it may be bearings...
16 April 2006 | 09:00 PM
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The noise sounded like transmission noise, it occured at 40mph + and only when accelerating. At no point did I ever suspect a wheel bearing.. From my experience a duff bearing has a deep drone to it, and before it lets go you'll hear pleanty of noise. This was obviously on its way out for a long time but it never really made its self obvious.
need to find something local 
, got to get it done ASAP, will fit a new bearing as a temporary fix if it comes to it.
sells stuff for scoobs on e-bay!!! sure he had a set of complete hubs WRX
USER NAME (brumleeuk) on e-bay,
Might be worth a try!!! contact through( Contact seller)
USER NAME (brumleeuk) on e-bay,
Might be worth a try!!! contact through( Contact seller)
, got to get it done ASAP, will fit a new bearing as a temporary fix if it comes to it.
17 April 2006 | 08:58 PM
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Still not managed to source a replacement hub
I should add this happened on the M25 at 70mph, the wheel just locked up!! Luckilly the missus is a good driver and didnt lose control. She managed to get safely onto the hard shoulder.
I should add this happened on the M25 at 70mph, the wheel just locked up!! Luckilly the missus is a good driver and didnt lose control. She managed to get safely onto the hard shoulder.
18 April 2006 | 02:12 PM
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Just got a replacement hub from Bucks Subaru Centre, they also had the turbo inlet pipe i've been looking for for ages!
Most I've ever paid for salvage but didnt really have much of a choice
Most I've ever paid for salvage but didnt really have much of a choice
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