Eddie777 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hi. I have a Mondeo Mk3 Zetec 1.8 (2001) with 131,000 miles on clock, and having a problem. When I first bought this car, I had all wheel bearings apart from the front passenger side replaced, as I was gettting a bad humming sound. It sounds a lot better now, and up to 35mph I dont have any issues that I`m aware of, but as I get to 40mph, I get a humming sound that is hard to locate. When reaching around 50mph, the sound isn`t as obvious. Holding the clutch in does not affect this sound. I am also loosing oil and water. The thermostat was replaced recently. I don`t seem to be leaving white smoke behind me, and I don`t have pools of oil on my drive. Can anyone shed any light on this? Many thanks. Eddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hello and welcome to the forum, Is it an engine related noise? Out of shape tyres can produce a humming noise like a worn wheel bearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie777 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hello and welcome to the forum, Is it an engine related noise? Out of shape tyres can produce a humming noise like a worn wheel bearing. Many thanks for your reply. Will swopping the wheels front to back help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Many thanks for your reply. Will swopping the wheels front to back help me? Yes, that's the best way to determine if it is a tyre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie777 Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 Yes, that's the best way to determine if it is a tyre Thanks. Thats something I can try. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeebowhite Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Then, take each wheel and replace it in turn with the spare wheel (inflated to full pressure). When the sounds gone, you found your culprit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie777 Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thankyou all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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