Rumbling noise coming from front end on 1985 Cabriolet

[kirk knighton]

This just started happening, a quiet but distinct rumbling sound when driving, even in neutral and coasting, engine off. So I am thinking wheel bearings? Car has only 83,000 miles on it.

[Butcher]

Probably. Try turning left and right at speed. The noise may get louder when you do this. This is because one bearing will be loaded more than the other.

I go thru bearings quite often. Probably 40-50k

[TDCTDI]

STOP DRIVING IT! . Check your lug bolts!!!


Wheel bearings tend to make low humming to a growl noise before they get to the “rumbling” stage, if it has progressed quickly, it is usually loose lug nuts/bolts.
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