Front bearing noise???

[mark65]

Having read all the previous post from others there still doesn't seem to be conclusive proof as to wether its the front bearing that make the humming whirring noise at speeds above 30mph.
I replaced both rear bearings when i put new discs on the back about 3 mths back and it seems to quieten down for a while but now the noise is back with avengence.

So if its the front bearings at fault... which model vw hub does the the cupra use and does anyone know the price of new ones.

 

[flashbsd]

most likely if the sound is there when clutch is depressed also.

que: M0rk or fl@pper would probably be able to tell

 

[mark65]

yeah still the same noise while in neutral.

did them on my mk2 Golf a few back and they were fairly easy - anyone done these themselves?

 

[Cupra R 231]

Yeah just had to replace one of my bearings on front.

But as it turns out it wasn't just the bearings fault. Someone had left the hub nut loose.......

Long story but basicly it must have been moving round because it knackered the hub as well. Did so much damage to the small stub that the inner race is pressed onto that it just had to be replaced... Scary thing is it didn't really make any noise only found prob when I was changing front pads and noticed the stupid amount of play in the bearing....

Back on subjuct....... yeah they're not to bad to change........

 

[mark65]

So does anybody have part no. for the front bearings or know which model VW the cupra front axle is? I have ekta so it'd be useful to know.

Might have 5 mins spare over christmas to get them fitted..........

 

[Cupra R 231]

The part number for the bearing is 357498625B I think.....
You might want a bit longer than 5 mins tho