[V8] Wheel Bearing?

[Mike]

Hey I have done 1 WB thus far to mine and now the right one is acting
up. I hear my wobble pulling right or left.  I changed the left one so
it has got to be right.  Sometimes when a tire starts cupping it can
fool you into thinking it's a WB.  I would get your V8 front end off the
ground first and look at the tread for any idiosyncrasies.  
	To try to answer your questions with my limited knowledge:
1.  Right side, but still could be left.
2.  You will need the alignment if you remove the strut tower. It can be
done without removing the ST with an Impact wrench, no alignment needed
3.  When it turns from a hum to a horrible vibration.
4.  A new C clip if your V8 is so equipped.  (mine is not) 

MIKE B.
90 V8
87.5 GT
91 100



-----Original Message-----
From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf
Of JASON CAREY
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 11:57 AM
To: v8 at audifans.com
Subject: [V8] Wheel Bearing?

AudiFans,
   
 I think I have a wheel bearing drying out.  When I pull to the left (at
    speed) I get a steady hum up front, but going straight it is not
    detectable.  Questions for the experts:
    1.  Which side is suspect if it is when pulling to the left?
    2.  Will an alignment be required afterwards (I just got it 4 wheel
    aligned)?
    3.  When is it too-bad to drive on (am I causing additional damage
driving
    on it)?
    4.  Any quarks or special parts that should be used?

    Its a 90 V8Q, 114K miles, living at 10,000 feet.  As far as driving
in
slick
    conditions, I have not driven a vehicle I would trust more.  Now if
I
could
    get the drivers seat heat and rear defrost working and the
transmission
to
    warm up faster, it would be a true winter car.

    Thanks, Jason
    Breckenridge, CO 
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