Squeeking

[Matt]

Hi Guys (and gals),

I've noticed a funny squeek from the front right wheel area, only when I turn the steering wheel to around 45 degrees though. Almost sounds like something is rubbing. The space between squeeks decrease as I accelerate.

Any thoughts before I get Fiat to take a gander?

Matt.

 

[Tom]

Age and milage of car? Its probably the CV joint but ignore it until it starts clunking.

 

[Matt]

Re: Re: Squeeking

Bravo 1.6 HLX (Y)2000, with just over 20k on the clock.

Still under warrenty from the dealer so I can always take it back.

Matt.

 

[Tom]

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Might as well get it fixed then! A CV should last 70-80k though. Could always be the brake hose has come off its clip and is rubbing the tyre.

 

[Matt]

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Hi Tom,

Is it worth taking the wheel off just to check its not the brake hose before I book it in?

Got to get them to have a look at the old gear box too, makes a lovely crunching sound (like the clutch isn't in) when changing up into 3rd.

Syncromesh perhaps?

Cheers,

Matt.

 

[Tom]

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Would be worth having a quick peek just in case.

Does it crunch just 3rd or all of them? Are the rest of the gears easy to get into?

 

[Matt]

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Yup every time and only when going into 3rd, its worse if I change quickly into 3rd.

All the other gears are alright, just 3rd thats a pain.

Matt.

 

[Tom]

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Strange! It will certainly be a box in bits job!

You usually expect the bauk rings on 1st and 2nd to go first as they get the most abuse.

 

[Matt]

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Thanks ever so much Tom

Definately a back to the dealer job then, as much as I love taking things apart

Will have a look to at that wheel later though and let you know what I find.

Matt.