XK8 / XKR ( X100 ) 1996 - 2006

Rear end noise - not farty

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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 12:41 PM
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How many miles on the car?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 12:56 PM
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78,000 miles
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 01:04 PM
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Thanks. 78,000 miles sure seems early for a wheel bearing failure but with these particular cars you just never know....
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 01:08 PM
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Thanks! I was doubting it too, but it turns out it was ... since replacing the (drivers side) rear wheel bearing solved my problem.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 04:00 PM
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Could it be rear differential noise? Could the internal bearings be worn out?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2020 | 08:33 PM
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Thanks Jaguar XKR, mine ended up being a (drivers side), rear wheel bearing (inner & outer) ... but before that I wondered the other possibilities that you have suggested.
 
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