I have a 1996 1.9 diesel, 225,000 miles and runs very well.
In the last few weeks it has developed a heavy droning noise, like a Second World War heavy bomber.
Is not the engine as it continues when I coast. It's not causing any problems other than the Radio has to be TURNED UP.
I am planning doing the timing belt in a couple of weeks, so any ideas where to look for the source of the droning?
Regards,
Colin.
Heavy droning noise.
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ColinCranwell
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Heavy droning noise.
1996 1.9 TD Executive
250,000miles (August 2012)
250,000miles (August 2012)
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Gary406
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Re: Heavy droning noise.
open bonnet and inspect aux belt pulley ???
make sure belt is running smooth around it when running.
make sure belt is running smooth around it when running.
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jamjar1383
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Re: Heavy droning noise.
could be a wheel bearing
d9 hdi 90 rapier estate
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
"Understeer" is when you hit the fence with the front of the car.
"Oversteer" is when you hit the fence with the rear of the car.
"Horsepower" is how fast you hit the fence.
"Torque" is how far you take the fence with you.
Re: Heavy droning noise.
Classic wheel bearing noise.
Jack up each wheel in turn and spin the wheel, you will know when you find it.
Jack up each wheel in turn and spin the wheel, you will know when you find it.
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Doggy
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Re: Heavy droning noise.
Probably wheel bearing, but my 'wheel bearing' turned out to be a lumpy tyre. 
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)