[Vwdiesel] Front end bearing noise (again)

[Mark Shepherd]

Sooooo have you found the problem?
Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: Val Christian <val at mongobird.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 9:47 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Front end bearing noise (again)


> Gang,
>
> To revisit:  Wheel bearing noise, increases in intensity with loading of
> right side.
>
> -Replaced right side front bearing.  Noise persists.
>
> -Pulled both rear bearings, and inspected, looking for race fretting.
> All rear bearings look very clean.
>
> -Checked all wheels for play.  No excessive play observed.
>
> The noise is getting a little louder, and continues to disappear
> if the left side gets loaded, and come in strong if the right
> side is loaded.  No signs of driveshaft/CV involvement.
>
> Anyone ever see a situation where the bearing that gets unloaded
> makes the noise?
>
> Still stumped, but eventually something will fail and become obvious.
> Any more ideas?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Val
>
>
> ps: Not my car, but it could be given how much time it's spending here
> while I find the whine.
>
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