Re : E28 Rear End Whine

["Mike Theuri" <mikesoft@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Don, I would think that you might have a worn wheel bearing.
I had a similar problem on my '86 325 and it seemed to have
a rear end growl with a humming sound that seemed to
come from one of the front wheels. I took it to the mech. and
he told me my front right wheel bearing was gone. I got it fixed
 for $160, I'd say a bargain price and now the "grinding" sound
is gone and the car seems to run a little smoother and a whole
lot quieter.  There's a site you  might want to look at for the front
wheel bearing diagnosis :

http://web2.airmail.net/grills/b_c_g_FAQ/Front_Suspension_FAQ.html#anchor333
976

Mike
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