Hi

Wondering if anyone has had any similar problems or can give advice.

My car seems very refined to drive until I accelerate/put the car under hard load above 3000rpm. It then sounds very harsh and loud - and not in a good way.

Also the car seems to have a very loud drone/hum at 80MPH which sounds like it is coming from under my feet/back of the engine. Clutch/Exhaust/Sensors/Transmission etc?

Now I understand the cars are generally viewed as loud engines, but I know this is more than that. My girlfriends 1.4 diesel car is actually quieter at 80MPH.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

Simply crazy........does anyone ever reply to a post on this site!

 

Sounds like a wheel bearing. If its coming from the exhaust area I'm betting its in the rear.

Usually you will notice play in the rear wheels if a bearing is bad - put the car on a lift or some jack stands, and see if you can wiggle the wheel back and fourth. Any play would indicate a bad bearing.

Good luck!

Jason