1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee weird noise

Tiny
IAN_MOONE
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  • 1998 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
There is a noise emanating from the front left tire of the car that is only made when the gas is applied and is consistent when doing so. I was wondering what this noise is and how much a repair would cost if possible. I do not currently own the car. I am trying to buy it and want to make sure I know what to expect.
Monday, August 25th, 2014 AT 12:05 AM

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Tiny
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The most common cause of a noise complaint is a noisy front wheel bearing. They make a buzzing noise like an airplane engine. We normally don't get involved with costs here because there's too many variables, but if this is the common bolt-on assembly, they cost a lot more than Chrysler's older and inexpensive pressed-in bearings, but they take less time to replace. Not including diagnostic time, they take about an hour to replace.
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Monday, August 25th, 2014 AT 3:00 AM

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