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1997 A4 2.8 + strange rear noise *Please Help*

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Old 01-10-2007, 01:43 PM
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Default 1997 A4 2.8 + strange rear noise *Please Help*

Hey everyone. I have a 1997 Audi A4 2.8 FWD that has about 98,000 miles on it and I have noticed a strange noise coming from the rear of the car. It occurs under 2 coniditons: when it is cold outside (45 degrees or below) and after driving up a large hill. After I finish going up the hill and the road flattens out, it makes this terrible rumbling noise from the rear, most notibly the driver side. It continues to make the noise for a good 2 minutes or so. Any suggestions?
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My guess is a wheel bearing is shot.
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I already had both rear wheel bearings replaced. Is it possible the shop that did that replacement didn't do a sufficient job?
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Its possible, based on what sypmtons you are having.
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Default I had the left rear replace on mine 3 times in less than 8k miles...

no pot holes, no rough roads, just whatever.
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