MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Whirring sound at high speed?!
Post by: bushypad on November 26, 2013, 03:01:04 pm

The car seems to make a whirring sound when driving above 60mph. Nobody else notices it but since im always in the car i can definitely hear it. Any idea what it could be? I had the cam follower changed few months ago dunno if that makes a difference??

Title: Re: Whirring sound at high speed?!
Post by: GTI5 on November 26, 2013, 05:45:32 pm

Cheap Tyres?

Title: Re: Whirring sound at high speed?!
Post by: mdmay on November 26, 2013, 05:47:08 pm

does the noise increase with speed? if yes could be a wheel bearing on its way out

Title: Re: Whirring sound at high speed?!
Post by: bushypad on November 26, 2013, 07:40:18 pm

No not cheap tyres ps2's on back continental contisports on fronts. Hmm is it something that needs changing asap the wheel bearing?

Title: Re: Whirring sound at high speed?!
Post by: doylebros on November 26, 2013, 08:51:38 pm

Rear tyres are common problem - saw tooth problem - tyres develop flat spots.

If it's not that then I would look at the wheel bearings.

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Post by: mdmay on November 27, 2013, 07:39:38 pm

I would change it as soon as reasonably practical as it will only get worse.

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Post by: mdmay on November 27, 2013, 07:48:02 pm

Its a relatively easy job the rear bearing and is only about £90 from eurocarprats

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