Dolomite 1850 hl wheel bearing noise

[tractor boy]

Hi its tractor boy. My 1850 hl 1977 is making what is best described as a wowling noise not allthat loud from the gearbox area. It is speed related and the same if the overdrive is engaged or coasting in neutral. There is no vibration and moving the steering wheel makes no appreciable difference but it does sound like a wheel bearing. I have sprint wheels and tyres fitted. Any suggestions. Thanks tractor boy.

[Dolly-Nut]

Release bearing. Does it go away when you dip the clutch?

[tractor boy]

No change when clutch is depressed or in neutral with clutch held down. Could it be centre bearing in propshaft? Thanks for your reply

[Jon Tilson]

Yes but the prop bearing normally hisses. Do the fronts first. Not a difficult job.

Jonners

[Dolly-Nut]

Could be the U/Js at the front of the prop?

[tractor boy]

Thanks lads found the fault,front offside wheel bearing. Never heard a wheel bearing make that noise in all the years i have been involved with cars. Never too old to learn. New Timken bearings ordered from Chris Witor. Many thanks to you both for helping out. Tractor boy

[tractor boy]

New bearings fitted nice easy straight forward job. Everything is ok in the dolly dept again. Thanks for your help. Tractor Boy