grating nose when turning wheels

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jaynehopgood@talktalk.net - 26 Jan 2009 19:23 GMT

i have a vw passat 2001 auto, have had it since oct 2008, 2 weeks
after getting it, it strted making a grating noise when wheels turned
have had belt replaced as was told it was a loose belt that hasn't
worked any ideas as mechnic doesn't seem to know what problem is

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D&LBusch - 26 Jan 2009 21:15 GMT

Check the CV joints and boots. They will quickly go bad when the boot is
damaged and give that kind of symptom.
David

>i have a vw passat 2001 auto, have had it since oct 2008, 2 weeks
> after getting it, it strted making a grating noise when wheels turned
> have had belt replaced as was told it was a loose belt that hasn't
> worked any ideas as mechnic doesn't seem to know what problem is

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dave AKA vwdoc1 - 26 Jan 2009 22:05 GMT

Not sure what a "grating" noise sounds like to you but I would
check...........
That plastic shield under the engine might be hitting the wheels.
Wheel bearings.
Shield for the brake rotors.

I will ASSuME that you hear the noise while the vehicle is in motion.

> Check the CV joints and boots. They will quickly go bad when the boot is
> damaged and give that kind of symptom.
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>> have had belt replaced as was told it was a loose belt that hasn't
>> worked any ideas as mechnic doesn't seem to know what problem is

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