>From what I've experienced when the wheelbearings go bad it makes a low pitched type of roar/rumble sound. Is it possible that theres a problem with the cv on the other side? Just a thought. While it may happen,It just seems unlikely that the one you just put on is bad.. ofcourse that's my opinion. Good luck mike 89gti 16v 92 Camaro 00 jeep wr.sprt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Reda" <[email protected]> To: "a2list" <[email protected]> Cc: "VWoT" <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, May 25, 2003 10:34 PM Subject: [a2-16v-list] Front End Knocking Sound: Please Help
> Lately I've been hearing a knocking sound coming from the driver's side > front wheel on my 91 Jetta and I just can't figure it out. > I thought it may have been a bad CV so I bought a rebuilt driver's side Axle > from Frisco's. > It seemed to solve the problem but I still heard a very slight knocking > about 2-6 times daily, 2 weeks later the knock is back in full effect. > The knocking happens sporadically, when turning or driving straight. I can > actually feel the knock through the floor. > The knocking sound is dependant on wheel speed. > Happens even when the clutch is pressed. > Just to give an idea of what it sounds like.... The thump sounded similar to > when the disk-style bushing on the front control arm was worn so bad that > the control arm banged up against the underside of the car on acceleration > and deceleration. > > Here's a summary of the front end.... > -Strut bearing (4 years old G60 style 80 000Km - Both Sides) Don't have any > play. > -CV (replaced with rebuilt axle 2 weeks ago) > -Tie-Rod Ends (OEM TRW 2 Years Old - Both Sides) > -Ball Joints (OEM TRW 2 Years Old - Both Sides) > -Control Arm Bushings Disk style(OEM 2 Years Old - Both Sides) > > I inspected the bearing by rotating the hub and wiggling it around but it > did make a metallic sound when I turned it. > > I drove the car today for the 1st time all weekend and at first it only > knocked when I first moved the car (and only knocked once). Then it went > away. As I drove the car more it became more pronounced and happened more > frequently but still sporatically. > > Could this be a wheel bearing problem or a CV joint problem? > Any help would be appreciated. > > Thanks, > Mark Reda. > > _______________________________________________ > a2-16v-list mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.a2-16v.com/mailman/listinfo/a2-16v-list > For list archives, see listinfo link above. >
