Good afternoon I am hoping for some help in relation to a 2005 3.2 Porsche Cayenne.

Basically the problem is when I brake just prior to stopping I get a scraping sound from the front left wheel area. I have had a new bearing put on since the noise and new discs. The pads have been inspected and appear fine with no stones or debris.

The noise only starts generally after driving for 15 minutes or so.

Two seperate garages have not been able to diagnose the problem.

When the car was lifted up on a ramp the front left wheel does not spin freely

The right wheel does spin freely.

Does anyone have any idea before I take it to the Porsche dealership ?

 

If you've replaced the bearing and it still doesn't spin freely, the front diff would be my next thought. Remove the half shaft and see if the wheel spins freely then. If it does, then it's your diff. If not, then it's definitely at the wheel but I can't think what it might be if the bearing is good.

 

Engine mount.... I got hosed chasing this and did wheel bearings, it persisted and got worse. Ride felt flimsy etc especially on turns. The right started going next...

Your bushings, arms etc should be sturdy on the 6 because of lighter weight and usually less harsh fetching because it's just not that fast.

Just got the car back today and running great... Fixed evap, mounts, and topped off atf.

 

Well, one of the worlds great mysteries continues. Randomly another garage I took my car to swapped the front wheels over left for right. As a result of this the noise has stopped. However I am still concerned as I dont believe this would correct it.

No other noises in the car at all, even when turning left or right. Has anyone experienced this before. Shall I drive it back to the Bermuda triangle and leave it there.

Hmmmm >?