On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 8:10 AM, Bernie <berniej@gmail.com> wrote:

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> *First thing temperature gauge dropped to almost nothing.*
> *Always would be consistently just below half before and now basically not
> responding*
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Check basics first, what is the coolant level?

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> *Second issue is a noise that seems to be coming from front of vehicle.*
> *Don't know how to describe other than a noise produced by friction of some
> sort.*
> *Could this be wheel bearings?*
>

Yes, it could be bearings.  Get to someone that can check them out.  And
when (how many miles ago) were the wheel bearings last serviced?

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