Moan coming during acceleration and during slowdown

Tiny
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Okay. So, driving it definitely sounds like it comes from the right side, but you can clearly hear it as I take my foot off the gas and let it coast down the road.

Turning the wheel either way doesn’t change pitch much, I couldn’t tell, other than as it slows down it gets quieter.

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Friday, July 1st, 2022 AT 5:06 AM
Tiny
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Okay, if you feel it is from the right side, see if the pitch changes or gets louder when making a left turn.

If it is a wheel bearing, at this point I feel it is, turning left changes the weight distribution of the vehicle, and more of the weight goes to the right. If it is the right bearing, that should make it louder or make the most noticeable change in pitch.

I'm sorry to ask this again, but I don't want to have you replace the bearing and it is on the opposite side. LOL Hope you understand.

Take care and let me know. Also, I hope you have a great 4th.

Joe
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Friday, July 1st, 2022 AT 8:33 PM
Tiny
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Hi Joe. Thanks for your help with this.

I had to take the car to the mechanic, and he did diagnose a right bearing issue. The car is now fixed and runs great.

However, this was actually secondary to another problem I was having with the car.

I had the power steering rack replaced twice on the car and before the moaning (issue with bearing) it was clicking when I turned left or right on nearly every turn. 10 months after the second rack and pinion steering were replaced, I got the moaning sound. That is when two issues came together.

It did need a bearing, but the clicking was the bushings in the power steering rack and those were replaced under warranty.

I love to work on cars but when it involves jacking up the car and needing to go underneath, it’s not for me. Besides, I didn’t own a jack or jack stands.

I would love to change my own oil, but fear keeps me from doing so. I love my car and with its low mileage I want to keep it running. Now if I can just get someone to replace the fuel and brake lines from end to end, they are the only rusted items on the bottom, I would feel pretty good on long trips. Suggestions?

Anyway, I think this one is done. I can now try and continue working on the Firebird headlight issue, also one of my questions on here.

Thanks for your help and I hope you have a great 4th.
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Friday, July 1st, 2022 AT 9:16 PM
Tiny
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Hi Joe. Thanks for your help on this

I had to take the car into the mechanic and he did diagnose a right bearing issue. The car is now fixed and runs great.

However, this was actually secondary to another problem I was having with the car.

I had the power steering rack replaced twice on the car and before the moaning (issue with bearing) it was clicking when I turned left or right on nearly every turn. 10 months after the second rack and pinion steering was replaced I got the moaning sound. That is when two issues came together.

It did need a bearing, but the clicking was the bushings in the power steering rack and those were replaced under warranty.

I love to work on cars but when it involves jacking up the car and needing to go underneath, it’s not for me. Besides I didn’t own a jack or jack stands.

I would love to change my own oil but fear keeps me from doing so. I love my Regal and with its low mileage I want to keep it running. Now if I can just get someone to replace the fuel and brake lines from end to end, they are the only rusted items on the bottom, I would feel pretty good on long trips. Suggestions?

Anyway, I think this one is done. I can now try and continue working on the Firebird headlight issue, also one of my questions on here.

Thanks for your help and hope you have a great 4th.
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Friday, July 1st, 2022 AT 9:16 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, and feel free to let us know if you plan other repairs. We'll do our best to help.

Take care,

Joe
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Friday, July 1st, 2022 AT 9:55 PM

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