Just back from a 5000 mile run around Europe in the Escort. On the last couple of days I started to hear a continuous whine/hum when rolling. When the steering turns to the right the hum disappears then comes back on normal running or left turning. I suspected the wheel bearings but I jacked it up and both (front) wheels rotate smoothly and no play. The driveshaft gaiters do not seem to be leaking.

Any ideas?

i'd say wheel bearings

[quote name='Danny1107' post='6433' date='Oct 17 2008, 11:08 PM']i'd say wheel bearings[/quote]
It was the wheel bearings BUT it was the rear RHS bearings that had gone. About £14 0n ebay.

i would say gear box if its not the wheel bearings