knocking noises please help.

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drifty325i
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Post Wed Sep 21, 2005 3:17 am

ive come across a prob with my 325i when turning right.
it makes a knocking thumping noise in the front right wheel area. you can feel it quite a bit thru the steering wheel. gets worse with speed too.
could my mag be bent ? i have 17'' momos. or is it something else.
cheers for any insite or help
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Post Wed Sep 21, 2005 10:27 am

check your front LEFT wheel bearing.
these are classic signs of bearing failure.
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Post Wed Sep 21, 2005 9:31 pm

yep, deffo front left wheel bearing, 30 minute job to change if you've got all the tools with you.
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Post Thu Sep 22, 2005 3:51 am

SWEET THANKS GUYS ILL GET ON TO IT AS SOON AS ITS BACK FROM THE
PAINTERS LOL