re: CV joint & bearings

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Bary Pfaff wrote:

>> Also, a really bad joint can make growling sounds if the internals are
degraded significantly.
>> Look for torn dust boots, leaking at the joint and also try rocking the
axle shaft to assess any
>> lateral movement. If you are hearing a growl, chances are it's a bearing
as these tend to
>> wear quicker than a CV joint.

Bary:

 I have a '91 325i (E30). I've been hearing this sound recently coming from
the front of my car.  I would guess the engine, but it could be a wheel.
The howling/growling sound begins at 45mph, and it really sounds like a
forced air induction system that is sucking in air.  Do you think this is
the bearings, and/or CV joint?  Is this something I should resolve before
travelling 500 miles over Thanksgiving?

Thanks,

Ted Staib
Fairfax, VA
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