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Date:         Fri, 3 May 2002 14:37:14 -0700
Reply-To:     developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Wheel bearing vs.  CV joints
Comments: To: rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM
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I'm not sure but jack up the rear tire and spin it. If you hear noise then
it is probably a wheel bearing. If not I was told by a list member to go to
a supermarket parking lot and drive in tight circles and your CV joint will
rumble if it is that.


William
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300SE


> I have an '88 Westy with 150,00 miles and I'm hearing a noise coming from
the right rear. The noise changes pitch with speed, and is louder under
accelleration than when coasting - though it is still rather quiet. (e.g.
you can't really hear it with the radio on.)
>
> I'm thinking either wheelbearing or CV joint. Is there an easy way to
diagnose which is causing the problem?
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
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