Jason: I didn't think I had a rear wheel bearing problem until I had all be bearings and brake hardware replaced as part of a renovation project. My mechanic told me that I did the job just in time. John '84 7-passenger ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jason Simpson" <xiojason@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 2:23 AM Subject: Re: Rear wheel bearings going? How long have I got?
> On 6/21/06, Jason Simpson <xiojason@gmail.com> wrote: >> So, on a shorter road trip a couple of weeks ago, I began to notice a >> dull roar and a 'wuh-wuh-wuh' noise at lower speeds that varies with >> the rolling speed of the van. (In and out of gear.) > > Giving it another listen today with someone else driving, the sound > seems to be coming from just between/below the front seats. It's > pretty loud on either side, but seems loudest right in the middle > (although that's where it's easiest to get an ear on it, too...). > Since I already replaced one of the front bearings with no change, > maybe it's just road noise? I wonder why it seems so loud. > > Argh. > |
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