Droning sound Mk3 Golf Diesel estate

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Tue 22 Aug 2006 19:05
Droning sound Mk3 Golf Diesel estate - cottontop
Hi all,

I had a new Cat Converter installed a month ago....recently whilst driving I'm getting a droning sound coming from under the car, not speed related but around 2000rpm...could it be a badly re-assembled exhaust system once the cat's been installed (the cat is right in the centre of the car). If its not that any ideas what else it could be...??

Cheers

Richard
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Tue 22 Aug 2006 19:46
Droning sound Mk3 Golf Diesel estate - dougielogan
It sounds as if it could also be a wheel bearing. Jack up a rear wheel aand spin is and listen and also you will feel a vibration if it is the bearing, 9 times out of 10 it is the rear.
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Tue 22 Aug 2006 19:58
Droning sound Mk3 Golf Diesel estate - cottontop
If itsa the wheel bearing how much is the cost to repair it ?
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Tue 22 Aug 2006 21:17
Droning sound Mk3 Golf Diesel estate - cottontop
Just been out to the car jacked it up (handy as its the first time ive done that...) and yes there is friction on the driver side rear !!

Anyone knows the costs to get it repaired ??

Thanks

Richard
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