Clickety click! What is it?

So i have a relatively small issue this time with the 110 td5. Had it up on the axel stands the other day and was just checking a small oil leak and decided to check for play in bearings etc.

Spinning the drivers side front wheel there is a small click every revolution. It increases with the rotation speed....could this be a bearing issue or something to do with the cv joint. Just want a few ideas or suggestions before i hit ebay and start buying parts

Thanks in advane

sam1986 said:

So i have a relatively small issue this time with the 110 td5. Had it up on the axel stands the other day and was just checking a small oil leak and decided to check for play in bearings etc.

Spinning the drivers side front wheel there is a small click every revolution. It increases with the rotation speed....could this be a bearing issue or something to do with the cv joint. Just want a few ideas or suggestions before i hit ebay and start buying parts

Thanks in advane

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Did you take the wheel off and check the obvious like bit of stick stuck, uncut cable tie moved and catching something?

As above, make sure there's nothing stuck around the brake disk shield.

Might be just the brake pads clicking in the caliper, take the wheel off and spin the disc, or get someone to very gentle apply the brakes while you spin the wheel and see if the clicking stops as the pistons take up the slack in the pads.

Do the swivel balls have oil in them. Have you ever checked or refilled them with grease?