84 Rear left wheel noise?
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Drifting
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From: Woodbridge NJ
84 Rear left wheel noise?
My 84 has been parked for 2 weeks, last night when I pulled into the driveway I heard a squeaking noise from the left rear wheel. It happens after one complete turn of the wheel. In reverse there is no squeak. Up until last night the car was fine. I'm thinking wheel bearings. Before I start casing ghosts, can anyone provide some input?
Le Mans Master
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From: Alive and well in Burlington NC
Re: 84 Rear left wheel noise? (Brimis)
Get the rear up in the air. Put your hands in the 6 and 12 positions on the tire. Alternate pushing and pulling. If there is any deflection in the wheel/tire the bearing is on the way out. Next, try to twist the half shaft. There should be no play in the u-joints. You can bet that if the bearing is gone, the joints won't be too far behind.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Racer
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From: corvallis or
Re: 84 Rear left wheel noise? (Brimis)
Be optimistic it could just be a light glazing of surface rust on the brake pad/rotor catching or the caliper was a little sticky from sitting causing the pad to drag. Mine does it occasionally after sitting when its been damp or rainy.
