3rd gen ringing noise

[Runner Andy]

I've searched the forum for a "ringing" noise but can't find an answer for one like this.
Have found one on the 2nd gen and with problems with worn bronze bushes on the driveshafts, but not on the 3rd gen and I think my noise is different anyway!
The noise starts as soon as you move, you can only hear it with the windows down. It apears to be coming from both sides at the front and sounds like a "triangle" being dragged along the ground and it increases with road speed.
Tried looking at the usual things like exhaust brackets and loose engine bash plates but no luck so far.
Any help or advise appreiciated.
Thanks

[Tallyman]

Check your front disc pads. Could be worn down as I believe there is a wear indicator on them. That would definitely get louder as you speed up.

[dirtydog]

Check your front disc pads. Could be worn down as I believe there is a wear indicator on them. That would definitely get louder as you speed up.

defo sounds like the wear indicators... mine were so bad Tony found some sort of clip floating around causing a jingle

[Runner Andy]

Thanks guys, but the discs and pads were replaced when I brought it in and have only done a 1000 miles or so. I've checked the calipers and anti squeel shims and all seems OK. Any more ideas?

[dirtydog]

tin cans on string ?

[Runner Andy]

Checked that as well, but the noise is at the front and I've got the tin cans tied to the back bumper, not the front!!

[mike c]

jinggling noise

hi i have this noise when the SSRG is in motion, its not comming from the engine or the breakes, it only does it above 10 mph sounds like a "triangle" being dragged along the ground and it increases with road speed also when i hit a bump it does change a bit.
HELP PLEASE IT'S DRIVING ME NUTS

[max6674]

tin cans on string ?

I was going to ask if he had tried to answer it to see whos there...

[BUSHWHACKER]

A small stone caught between the disc and stone guard?

Disc rubbing on the stone guard?

Does the noise stop when in AWD?

Driveshaft gaiter clip loose?

A triangle tied to the front bumper, being hit by a tiny person counting the cats-eyes in the road as you drive past them?

[mike c]

LOL... nope no tiny person down under there..
if i find it i'll post it on here. if any one eles has any ideas, before i shoot myself.

[Philip]

Problem solved.

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[gillcover]

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ages ago I had a triumph 2000 I had been working on the car and had the exhaust off anyhow I droped a bolt down the exhaust and could'nt be bothered to take it apart to remove it just got another bolt,,,,,, and guess what that also sounded like and tin can on a string .....just a thought !

[marky]

Is there any lights flashing on the Dash ?

[mike c]

HA HA HA.......... got a pair of these it does work, only thing is if i wear them i can hear the wife and she pokes me with long sharp nails lol.
wonder if i can get a fix for her. noooooooooooo thats it im dead.
No, no lights on the dash.
ON goes the hunt as soon as it stops this god darn rain.

[plumb bob]

Years ago I had a similar noise on an auto, it turned out to be a bent dust/inspection plate on the lower part of the bell housing that was catching on the flywheel, it only did it when in gear and driving.

It was a real simple fix ( after having the whole engine nd gearbox out after advice from three different mechanics)