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97 Civic: whirring noise while driving, changes with speed, not rpm. Where should I start?

97 Civic, 150k, Manual trans, had CVs professionally rebuilt about 15k ago. no known work on bearings or suspension. It sounds a bit like if you downshifted too soon but didn't engage the clutch. Its the loudest at about 30 mph whether I'm coasting with my foot on the clutch or maintaining speed. If I put it up on jackstands and lift up the front wheels there's no noise indicating the problem.

My wife says it clunks occasionally while turning left but I've never heard it. I think that's an unrelated suspension issue but not sure.

I'm thinking its probably wheel bearings but anyone else have other ideas?

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    Lv 6
    8 years ago
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    It's wheel bearings - classic symptoms.

  • 4 years ago

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