"Ron M." wrote:
>
> Whenever I get up to a speed of 35 m.p.h. or more with my 98' Accord, a
> vibration and corresponding bumping noise begins. This noise is very
> rapid sounding even at slower speeds. I can get on up to roughly
> 65 m.p.h. and the noise continues. If I slightly turn the wheel to the
> left at pretty much any speed over 35 m.p.h. the noise completely stops
> temporarily until I straighten the wheel back out or turn to the right;
> which makes it even worse. At least it seems that way.
>
> The tires are almost new Bridgestone Turanza LS-Hs. They only have about
> 600 miles on them now. If it were a bad tire that is causing the problem,
> I don't understand why the noise will completely stop when I slightly
> turn the vehicle at cruising speed. This is why I would lean towards a
> diagnosis of a bad wheel bearing. It appears to be coming from the left
> front wheel area of the car.
>
> Lastly, can a bad CV joint produce this same type of noise with these
> particular types of Honda cars?
>

Here are a couple of links to two of my old posts where I describe how to
check the wheel bearing, ball joints, and front suspension for loose and
worn parts, http://tinyurl.com/nbord and http://tinyurl.com/m45r8. Follow
the procedures I've described and then let us know what you find.

Eric