Re: [Q] Wheel bearings on 87 4kcsq

[quattro@rogerswave.ca]

> >Turning to left does not produce this kind of noise. I think it is
> >definately not a CV joint, 'cause I have not spotted any leakage. My
> >question is, is that something I should get fixed at the dealership or
> >can the average workshop take care of it. I know that these bearings are
> >pressed and not everyone works on them
> 
> It's more than likely your CV joint, a bearing will always be noisy, it is
> not "angle" affected. Even if you don't see a broken boot, it still can be
> the CV joint....
> Avi Meron

Not true.  I just replaced the driver side bearing on a friends car.
The noise was there only when turning right even slightly and at 
higher speeds as well.
All is well now since the replacement (easy as hell).
HTH
 
Martin Pajak
quattro@rogerswave.ca
www.geocities.com/MotorCity/5939

1982 Coupe (438,000 km)
1984 4000s quattro (320,000 km under the wrench)
1970 Porsche 911E Targa (also under the wrench)

Who put my tools in the dishwasher?