If you have attained that mileage over that time you have done well to have avoided having to change any of the hub bearings, they don't tend to last that long.
It's difficult to spin the wheels fast enough to listen for bearing noise due to drag in the transmission and dry bearings rarely exhibit play.
If you are certain which 'corner' the sound is coming from I would just replace that bearing they aren't expensive.

 

John

Very many thanks for the reply and comments. I actually keep the vehicle in Romania, with my sister in law and use it when I am there. This summer we jacked the vehicle up and span the wheels when in gear and also gave them a good shaking - no noise - but as soon as we took it back out on the road again it made the noise on both right and left turns/bends. So I guess I will need to have both replaced.

Should I go for the original bearings? or is there a better quality replacement I can fit?

I will be back out in Romania at the end of this month so can get it done then.

All the best

Simon

 

With the additional information you have provided I would ask if you have examined the tyres thoroughly for irregular wear or damage?
With the UK price for Dacia parts considered I would rather source aftermarket replacement bearings, there are numerous OEM supply bearings, SKF and *** come to mind.

 

F*G bearings is a TM of the Schaeffler Group & they are also made in India besides other countries.

 

John, Very many thanks. I am going to order a pair of F** Bearings and the ABS Sensor and I understand the latter can be a pig to extract if they have been in situ for a long time.

 

True unfortunately, it's virtually impossible to remove them without breaking them on these cars, fortunately at around £50 they aren't overly expensive.
It's a frustrating thing that they can't be left in place when changing the bearings like our other car.