Jason:

I didn't think I had a rear wheel bearing problem until I had all be
bearings and brake hardware replaced as part of a renovation project.  My
mechanic told me that I did the job just in time.

John
'84 7-passenger
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jason Simpson" <xiojason@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 2:23 AM
Subject: Re: Rear wheel bearings going? How long have I got?

> On 6/21/06, Jason Simpson <xiojason@gmail.com> wrote:
>> So, on a shorter road trip a couple of weeks ago, I began to notice a
>> dull roar and a 'wuh-wuh-wuh' noise at lower speeds that varies with
>> the rolling speed of the van. (In and out of gear.)
>
> Giving it another listen today with someone else driving, the sound
> seems to be coming from just between/below the front seats. It's
> pretty loud on either side, but seems loudest right in the middle
> (although that's where it's easiest to get an ear on it, too...).
> Since I already replaced one of the front bearings with no change,
> maybe it's just road noise? I wonder why it seems so loud.
>
> Argh.
>