Hi, I have a 1996 2.0-liter jetta, and the front driver side wheel seems to be emitting a clicking sound when the drivetrain isn't under accelerating load. In other words, if I coast in neutral, with the clutch in or even in gear with the clutch out, this sound is heard. It doesn't make any noise when I accelerate, and it doesn't change when I turn. The clicking is proportional to wheel speed. The noise is there even if I'm coasting in neutral with the engine off.
Most posts point to the CV joint, the other thing I see is a wheel bearing.. But I haven't seen a single post where the problem appeared if the engine was not under load. Everyone seems to have either intermittent problems, or problems when under acceleration...
does anyone know what might be going on here? thanks for your time, Ben