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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 09:41 AM
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Front end ticking

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I have ticking noise coming from front wheel are. It's heard better when wheel is turned right(I think it ticks when going straight too). I believe it's too early(30K km) for bearings to go, any ideas before I part with car for the day for the service?
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Old Sep 6, 2002 | 12:04 PM
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this may sound off-the-wall, but do you have something metal stuck in your tire? I ran over a bottle cap once, and it stuck in just enough to hang on, but not hurt the tire. It still made this annoying tapping sound until I noticed it and pulled it out.
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 12:33 PM
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Originally posted by Hawkeye
this may sound off-the-wall, but do you have something metal stuck in your tire? I ran over a bottle cap once, and it stuck in just enough to hang on, but not hurt the tire. It still made this annoying tapping sound until I noticed it and pulled it out.
Not off the wall at all. Hey that rhymes It's happened to me before. I've had a car key stuck in my tire and it made the same noise. It could also be a torn boot on your axle causing the noise.
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 01:45 PM
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yeah it will make a noise if you're CVs are ready to leave the building.
Old Sep 6, 2002 | 01:55 PM
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If its light ticking look for a rock in the tread. Had the same thing several times.
Old Sep 7, 2002 | 01:02 PM
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Thanks for help

Thanks for help, noice was eliminated-CV boot was rubbing against itself when wheels were turned. I am surprised, that they are not made of rubber-something between hard rubber and plastic?
I sprayed silicone lube and noise went away. So tip for everyone-pull front wheels off and put silicone lube on all boots you see-CV, steering and axle. Do not spray on brake disks!
Alex
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