Hey guys,
I bought a 2008 Z4 2.0L M sport recently however i've been hearing a constant spinning noise coming from the rear when i'm driving.
My first initial thought was that it was the rear wheel bearings. However a mechanic reckons that its the differential.
Does anyone have any idea what it might be?
I'd really appreciate a reply.
Thanks
Alex
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Spinning noise from rear while driving.
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Well it's a 2.0, so it'll probably NOT be wheelspin...
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Spinning noise from rear while driving.
Not sure i follow, if a mechanics diagnosed is there some reason why you aren't convinced they're right?AlexP wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:11 pmHey guys,
I bought a 2008 Z4 2.0L M sport recently however i've been hearing a constant spinning noise coming from the rear when i'm driving.
My first initial thought was that it was the rear wheel bearings. However a mechanic reckons that its the differential.
Does anyone have any idea what it might be?
I'd really appreciate a reply.
Thanks
Alex
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Spinning noise from rear while driving.
Try a diff fluid change?
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Spinning noise from rear while driving.
Yes i could try it thanks for the suggestion.
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Spinning noise from rear while driving.
Oh right, I thought you meant he'd been out in it. In that case I'd start by checking it's not something simple and cheap/free to fix. It could be a bent disc protection plate catching, which you can easily bend back. Or even something caught between the disc and the pad like a stone. Ive even seen this sort of noise when part of the rear brake shoe mech has broken in the rear drum. The diff bearings going in vehicles fitted with n series engines isn't unheard of I've seen it myself on a few e9x 318I (same engine you have)and a 320d but it's still fairly rare so hopefully it's something else.
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