groovzilla

all...i previously posted a purchase question and was wondering if anyone is familiar with any front wheel bearing issueswith the 1999 996 coupe.

the seller claims after the car's a/c is running for about 30 minutes, when he turns the front wheels, there is sometimes a squeeling noise....i know this seems odd considering i can't imagine any relationship between the a/c and the suspension but anyone have any ideas?

Barn996

I had my driver's side front wheel bearing replaced soon after I bought my 99 Porsche. Just under 40k miles at the time, no issues since.

Ahmet

Sounds like a slipping accessory belt.

fpb111

+1 for belt
??Possible slipping belt causing slight "judder/ squeal" felt in power steering??

jrgordonsenior

Belt, possibly tensioner tightening up....

groovzilla

i appreciate everyones insight on this issue...i am looking forward to becoming part of the "water cooled group" for the 1st time.

planning to fly down to SF saturday and if all goes well driving home to seattle monday or tuesday.

i'll post an update next week.

Pac996

Tough choices on route. I-5 is OK all the way but not much for scenic like the coast hwy. Best of fun making it an enjoyable journey. Probably not much of a chance to enjoy right away the luxury a/c of the car. You also might try getting some info on a good a/c shop to check the system out to make sure the drag from the a/c isn't from low on oil in there so the long trip might make it screwier. Just a thought.

Have a good one. Not everybody gets to have their first drive in the car for such a healthy distance. Enjoy!