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Another breakdown, but why?

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Leigh:
Not really sure what went on the Disco today. Driviing along about 50 mph when suddenly my steering went funny. I swerved a bit and thought I had a blow out but minus a noise. When I pulled over tyres and wheels were fine but there was some sort of screeching/grinding coming from the front drivers side wheel when slowly driving forwards and in reverse. Any ideas what it could be?

I thought of the half shafts and the front diff but there was no noise or bangs when it happened. Everything looks ok from the outside and no play in the wheel.

Does anyone have any ideas?

Cheers

ade666:
hi mate, sounds like a wheel bearing to me. mine went same way. not to hard to change unless your unlucky like me and it welds its self to the stub axle, hub and anything else on the car (mine had)

Leigh:
Wouldn't there be some play in the wheel even when its on the ground if the wheel bearing has gone? I thought there was which is why I ruled that one out. I'm just in so will wait til tomorrow before I have a proper look.

Thanks for fast reply  :wink:

ade666:
very true, mine was well wobble. land rovers can live with then, can't kill em

beast5680:
the wheel bearing may be partially seized so may not show up as any movement yet until it destroys itself completley

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