Who has replaced wheel bearings?, Scraping noise, need some advice. Options

[DomGT]

I have what sounds like metal-on-metal contact when I make right hand turns. This noise has progressively gotten worse. Now I can hear the noise on bumps and even light turns. Anyone have advice or info for me?

edit: These cars handle REALLY well. Good steering system and 2400 lbs makes my car handle like a brand new Acura RSX! I can tell you this, my 143k mile 6GC handles MUCH BETTER than my '99 twin turbo 3000GT VR-4! The VR-4 is AWD too.

This post has been edited by DomGT: Jun 14, 2006 - 5:31 PM

[scothaniel]

All cars wear out thier well bearings, just basic maintenance. I've replaced the bearings in both of my Celica's, a Maxima, a DSM and a 4 runner in the past 5 years.

So it was only happening on turns? That doesn't sound like a wheel bearing - wheel bearings are usually a constant noise. The fact that its happening on turns sounds more like CV or tie rod end.
A worn tie rod or control arm busing would also allow the wheel to wiggle, so be sure to keep an eye on those parts when doing the wiggle test mentioned above.

This post has been edited by scothaniel: Jun 19, 2006 - 2:01 PM