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Old 05-09-2012, 11:41 AM
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Issue: noise while driving.

Starting around 30km/h there is a hum from the driver side eng area. Hum is a bit louder when cold, and gets a bit quieter after warming up. At least it seems that way. Maybe I just get used to the sound.

This hum disipates after 55/60km/h, and turns into a constant gurgling/card-in-the-spokes, kind of sound. The volume is steady. Of course it gets faster as I go faster but, it does not get louder as I go faster. Volume is roughly the same at 70, as it is at 100km/h.

When I turn left the noise all but goes away. This is turning left at speed...40km/h+. The sound does not get louder when I turn right but, does not go away.

I have been under the car, and am able to slightly jiggle the inner tie rod. This might be causing some vibration noise but the symptoms dont really match an inner tie rod from what Ive read.

Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old 05-09-2012, 03:40 PM
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I guess the wheel bearing is shot. Or the tire has an issue. Rotate the tires and see what happens. If everything stays the same its more likely the wheel bearing.
 
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