On my 90 Westy, I have a distinct grrrrrrrrrrrr or grinding (not a knock or clack) when I make a left turn. Not every left turn, it doesn't do it on slow easy turns, just the ones that will make the van lean. I've tried it with the clutch in and out and coasting and while applying the gas (a little). Although I can't swear to it, it seems like it doesn't do it if I give it a little gas. I have plenty of tire clearance and there is no sign the tires are rubbing. Could this be a bad wheel bearing? It's at the rear and I think it sounds as if its coming from the right side of the van. I'm not sure if it gets louder as I speed up, since the van adds noise of its own. I'm somewhat mechanically challenged, so how would I check to confirm? TIA, Ian
Ian Webb, Assistant Director University of Virginia Roanoke Center Phone: (540) 857-7922 Fax: (540) 857-7936 ian_webb@virginia.edu
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