Signs of broken Bearing???

[piooly]

Hi owners..

Does anyone know the signs for a broken wheel bearing? I think the rear bearing is worn out. I had a front and rear replaced a few months ago as they failed the MOT. Anyway, something is quite noisy when rolling down the road. Just had a set of new tyres fitted so I know its not them. I jacked the car up the other day and if you spin the rear wheel, there is a slight crunching sound sometimes. Front sounds fine. There doesnt seem to be any play in them either, just lots of noise. Any suggestions???

[shangani]

Sounds fairly strongly like the wheel bearing - probably better to just replace it. Not too expensive: £26.96 Have a look here:

www.eliseparts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=133&products_id=313

www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elise/information/misc/manual/elise%20service%20manual/a1111t0327_3_part_2_of_6.pdf

Cheers and good luck getting it sorted as painlessly as possible.

[piooly]

Cheer for th info, Looks like a job for the garage I think !

[beachbum]

piooly said:

Cheer for th info, Looks like a job for the garage I think !

Is yours still warrantied by Westovers ??

[piooly]

Yes, but wheel bearings are not covered as for some reason.

[therossatron]

Not on the elise but my Mini would make a whirring noise that got worse and worse.

I'd also replace both sides, as about 1 week after replacing the LHS the RHS went! Must wear relatively evenly.