Front end whirling 2000 S80 2.9

hotrodlincoln · Post by **hotrodlincoln** » 19 Jan 2007, 20:03

Hi- Just purchased 2000 S80 with 72k miles. Had front suspension work done including upper shock towers, lower bushings etc. and put on new tires. What I've noticed as I drive down the road is a whirling sound that increases with speed and hums as I slow down. I can't figure out if it is the new tires(did not go with Michelins) or the cv joints or something else. Could tires be this loud? Anyway, Just looking for some ideas on what this could be. Thanks for the help!

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 19 Jan 2007, 20:24

Front wheel bearing.

Post by **matthew1** » 19 Jan 2007, 21:34

Second that.

hotrodlincoln · Post by **hotrodlincoln** » 20 Jan 2007, 05:21

thanks alot guys! and by the way what would something like this cost? Are there more than one?? Hard to do? I have been completely bent over by my local florida Volvo dealer in the last week. Thanks for the help and for having this great site!! Jon

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 20 Jan 2007, 07:44

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Even though both Matt and I agree that it's probably a wheel bearing, make sure that it is. In other words, with front end suspension work and new tires, they might have bound something up which is causing the noise. Just check that out to make sure that's not it. With that said, your symptoms certainly sound exactly what a bad wheel bearing would sound like.

hotrodlincoln · Post by **hotrodlincoln** » 22 Jan 2007, 19:22

Hey guys you were right! My right side wheel hub bearings were worn out-volvo dealer tagged me well for the fix. Take care, jon

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 22 Jan 2007, 19:24

Just curious- what did he charge you?

hotrodlincoln · Post by **hotrodlincoln** » 26 Jan 2007, 21:06

They charged me 400 labor and 420 parts. I found it alot cheaper via parts stores just wanted it done. Do these s80 always have a hum going on? It seems my transmission kinda of hums when it gets to the overdrve or is that going too? I not so impressed with the newer volvo's