Date:         Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:59:56 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Noise coming from front wheel
Comments: To: Paul <wognacious@GMAIL.COM>
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Once wheel bearing become noisy, they need to be replaced. It's a sign
of worn bearings or races or both, and lube won't solve the problem -
which is worn, rough  places in the bearings and races.

John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com


On 6/13/2010 9:56 AM, Paul wrote:
> Lately I've been hearing a knocking sound coming from the passenger side
> wheel. This only happens when I go up really, really steep inclines like
> driveways and private roads. Looking around down there I realized that there
> isn't much that could make any sounds except the front wheel bearings. I
> jacked up the front and the wheel isn't loose so I took off the grease cap
> and worked some grease into the bearing and it stopped it somewhat. Would
> this be an indication that I need to replace them?
> TIA,
> Paul
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