Clio MK1 1.4 - Excessive Rolling Noise

[mctw]

Hi guys,

Apologies if my descriptions are a bit vague, but its difficult to describe a sound over the internet!

Anyhow, I've been aware that the front passenger wheel bearing is a bit worn (or possibly the CV), as it the wheel has a very light 'grind' to it when its turned when its jacked up... However its never been too noisy..

Recently I did a 250mile round trip, mainly motorway, and now the car is incredibly noisy inside, 20mph sounds like 60 at least?! 70mph is deafening and sounds like wa-wa-wa-wa-wa sort of noise? Neither me or passengers can tell where its coming from... It feels like the entire car is vibrating? Thats the best description I can come up with...

Any suggestions as to why this noise would suddenly start up? Or even better what it is

The car is a 1997 Clio Mk1 S Maxim 1.4 (with a 110,000) on the clock...

Oh, and apologies if this is in the wrong section, but as I have no idea what issue is, it make it a bit hard to decide where to put it...

Cheers!
MCTW

 

[IsaacJDean]

Does it get louder when turning a corner ether left or right? Or does it stay the same noise level?

 

[KEVRSI]

wheel bearing

 

[mctw]

Doesn't seem to make any difference when cornering, but all the roads around here are that crappy its difficult to tell as you get a lot of rolling noise anyway... Theres no knocking or clicking that I can hear though....

I'll check that the CV gators arn't split or anything obvious, otherwise Ill change the wheel bearing... Is it best to do both at once?