Mustapha Mondeo

I like my garage. They are nice people, and they don't want to cost me money I wasn't expecting to pay. Which is why they stopped. I am not going to change my garage. Fast with a can do attitude, and not particularly expensive. I think they are very competent. Way better than me. I was wondering if you can get a second hand hub and ancillaries or something similar?

hello My 2.0x 2003 forester is noisier than you might expect, a hum from the rear and a whining noise when taking a rightwards curve above 35mph. I suspect the rear nearside left wheel bearing is partially to blame. I have some concerns about the rear diff too but the chap from the garage has his doubts about that. The car has had a saggy bottom for 5 years and I wondered if that may have increased the drive wear? Anyway, I've asked my local garage to change the rear springs and the wheel bearing. Latest. They have aborted the planned wheel bearing change. Apparently a pin they need to free is seized and they fear that applying more force would probably cost us an ABS sensor, a back plate, and who knows what else.... They suggested I lived with the noise. I don't think this is a good long term solution. I don't know what is the best way forward... suggestions please.

thanks Noise. Trying a new wheel bearing. I've just bought some new KYB rear springs on a Black Friday deal. c £73. Maybe transmission oil too? I'm committed now.

Greetings Scoobyfolk. I've just joined as I have been blessed with a 2003 Forager 2.0 I'll be searching for advice on saggy bottoms and noisy cabin/bearing/diff/whiny type questions. Thanks for the read so far and I'll be posting a photo of the old girl once the sun comes up. thanks for being here. MM xx