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Old 29th May 2022, 02:08 PM
Prefferle Prefferle is offline
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Originally Posted by mcs View Post
As a follow up,

I am still getting a vibration and noise at highway speed. It feels like a wheel weight is off but sounds like bearing noise. The vibration is felt through the pedals and remains even if the driveline is put into neutral.

I have changed;

Brake rotors and pads
Wheels front to rear (including trying the spare)
A wheel bearing
Gearbox fluid - many times (due to other leak)
front engine torque mount
ALL suspension arms
Tie rods inner and outer.
Sway bar bushes and end links.

I am at a total loss. I just want this car to be smooth like it used to be.

Do driveshafts go bad in these?
The CV joints can become worn but these usually start clicking when turning so that’s one symptom for the fronts. There would be a tolerance check that can be made to determine the CV wear but I haven’t a clue - not had that issue as yet so couldn’t advise on that.. Vibration on the steering (when braking only) can be a sticking front brake calliper otherwise if constant without braking it could be wheel / tyre distortion or wheel balance. - I’ve had this recently…
Not knowing what noise or how you are feeling this vibration makes it difficult to pinpoint however, vibration at speed not felt on the steering can likely be rear wheel balance or wheel / tyre distortion issue, or rear wheel bearing issue, in some cases front wheel balance or alignment issues can cause vibration and shimmy felt on the steering at around 60-65mph.

With so many bits whizzing about it can be really Frustrating to pinpoint some if these!

Please let’s know how you get on!

Regards,
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