[urq] New groan.....

[Jim Fleischer]

Hey guys,

Well, I have to say that I have truly been enjoying my ur on a daily basis.  Having not had her for the last couple of years kind of made me forget just how much fun driving it can be.  That said, she still has a few niggling issues that need sorting, so I'll start with this.

I have a speed sensitive groan that starts around 20 mph and continues up to and around 40-50 mph.  Here's where it's messing with me.....it is intermittent of course.  No amount of braking, sharp turning, or acceleration will either create it or make it go away.  Has happened a bit more often, and seems to be getting a bit louder.  Also, I have only heard it from inside the car.  Have not been able to replicate it when it drives by me to figure it out.  It is not engine-speed sensitive, it is velocity-speed sensitive.  Could maybe be a wheel bearing?  There has been no CV joint boot leaks visually, and all else seems to be visually okay.  Car handles and brakes well.  No odd vibrations coming from the tranny through the shifter......just the odd, intermittent groan.

Anyone care to throw an idea as to where else to start looking?

Thanks!

Jim Fleischer

'83 ur
'95 s6