Hi, new to the website really, first post i think but got a problem with my vitara.
It has an intermittant grinding noise which sounds like its coming from o/s/f wheel. Facts so far,
-Its not tyres rubbing on arches, have checked and screwed back potential bits it would catch on.
-Not wheel bearing, pulled it out and serviced it last night and tighten it all up as it should be.
-Seems to occur when i drive over a bump, will grind for a bit, sometimes for a few seconds, sometimes briefly but then goes most of the time and wont come back for a bit. Noise will slow when you reduce speed, which suggests tyres or transmission.
-wheel seems to sit on the [throw it] a bit(lots of negative camber) but checked all struts and suspension and all seem to be fine, no breaks or anything hanging off.
-Vehicle has body lift and suspension lift and insa turbos.
-Sometimes when grinding, i've turned the wheels to go round corner and its stopped.
It all points to being tyres rubbing briefly on something but im really stuck and can't find anything that would be catching at all. I did take it out on a green lane last night and it performed great, no grinding noises at all!
I know its a long shot really, its difficult to help diagnose something online without seeing car but thought i might see if anyone had any other ideas that i could try and look at.
Your feedback would be much appreciated, many thanks
Alec
