g290ls

when im driving down the road, there is a loud humming noise coming from the rear, what would cause that noise and how much would it cost to fix? i think its my u joint but i could be wrong at least i think its called a u joint....

94blueteg

could be a wheel bearing. if it gets louder and vibrates the car more with speed its likely a wheel bearing on its way out.

g290ls

thats also what i think it it could be....

TheOtherDave™

Universal joints are generally found on the driveshaft of a rear-wheel drive car.
Your car is not rear-wheel drive. :run:

I'll bet you a pint it's a wheel bearing issue*.



*No, I'm not flying out to SLC to make good on the deal (if I'm wrong).

97civicEXVTEC

Your exhaust. :chuckles:

TheOtherDave™

:chuckles: Is that a request for more warning points? :run:

R_Squared

i have a similar issue with my front end. Wheels bearings as well or possibly the cv axle?

TheOtherDave™

If it gets louder as wheel rpm increases, then yeah, it's probably the wheel bearing. If the noise is at it's loudest when accelerating and/or turning, it could be a dying CV joint.

94civicEX

Have a shop check your wheel bearing, more than likely the problem.

g290ls

yeah sorry about the u joint comment we have a 67 xr7 mercury cougar and me and my dad were replacing the u joint and drive shaft on it after that i hoped on....sorry but yeah i know its not the cv joint(s) im willing to bet that it is a wheel bearing and do you guys have a rough estimate of what it might cost for me to get that fixed....