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Old Jun 28, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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I have a 99 coupe and I have covered parking at work (great acoustics). I've noticed when cruising thru the parking lot at idle speed a strange sound when turning the wheels. It's in the front end and sounds like a low ginding or dry gurgling sound. I only hear it when I'm turning and it's definately coming from the front. I can also hear it while turning in a quiet neighborhood. Unknown at higher speeds. I thought I saw a thread on something like this before but can't find it. Any thoughts on what it could be, what to look for, or what to do to further troubleshoot?
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 12:16 AM
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I have a 99 coupe and I have covered parking at work (great acoustics). I've noticed when cruising thru the parking lot at idle speed a strange sound when turning the wheels. It's in the front end and sounds like a low ginding or dry gurgling sound. I only hear it when I'm turning and it's definately coming from the front. I can also hear it while turning in a quiet neighborhood. Unknown at higher speeds. I thought I saw a thread on something like this before but can't find it. Any thoughts on what it could be, what to look for, or what to do to further troubleshoot?
Check to see if the tires are rubbing on the air tube that is used to cool the rotors.
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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do you have the upgraded pulley on the alternator? might be this?
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do you have the upgraded pulley on the alternator? might be this?
Nope, totally stock (so far)
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Old Jun 29, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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Check the wheel bearings for tightness. I heard a sound like and the three bolts that hold the bearing on where loose.
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