1998 Vauxhall Astra HUMMING/RUMBLING NOISE

Tiny
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1998 Vauxhall Astra 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual

I OWN A 1998 VAUXHALL ASTRA CONVERTIBLE WITH 1.8 ECOTEC (X18XE1) ENGINE. MY PROBLEM IS A HUMMING/RUMBLING NOISE THAT STARTS AT ABOUT 30MPH UP TO ABOUT 70MPH. I HAVE AN IDEA IT COULD BE EITHER CV JOINT, DRIVESHAFT OR WHEEL BEARING RELATED. AM I CORRECT AND HOW CAN I ELIMINATE CERTAIN PARTS AS I DONT WISH TO BUY PARTS UNTIL FINDING WHICH ONE IS THE PROBLEM ANY ADVICE WOULD BE A GREAT HELP THANKS
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 AT 2:47 PM

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DAVE H
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I would start by checking the wheel bearings. Jack up the vehicle. Hold top and bottom of wheel/tyre and rock inwards/outwards. If there is any slight movement the bearing is bad !
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 3:18 AM

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