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  • e30slidewayz
    E30 Modder
    • Apr 2010
    • 813

    #1

    click click click

    That's the sound I have coming from my front left wheel area when I turn to the right. I know what a wheel bearing sounds/feels like when it goes out. I replaced the front left wheel bearing few months back, so that shouldn't be the problem I wouldn't think. The clicking comes from me turning at slow speed. I really notice it when going like 0.5mph and turning right, like turning into the driveway for example. The sound gets faster as I go faster, like up to 5mph. It's not like I'm putting a large amount of force on the wheel bearing at that speed. It doesn't really make any noise at driving speed though, even driving spritedly. I'm stumped, what could it be?
  • MR 325
    Moderator
    • Oct 2003
    • 37828

    #2
    There's actually a chance it could be the strut bearing. A friend's car was making a clicking popping sound at lower speeds and new strut mounts fixed it.
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    • e30slidewayz
      E30 Modder
      • Apr 2010
      • 813

      #3
      Strut bearing, wonderful. I'll take care of that when the new suspension goes on. It's a very consistent repetitive clicking sound then the wheels is turned, very annoying when driving through downtown parking and what not. Kiiiinda embarrassing having a car that looks the part but doesn't sound like its maintained properly.

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