Actually, I think we can rule out the front engine mount. I just ran out to get groceries, and while driving I threw the car into neutral, with no change in vibration. I'll see have a look at it on the lift.
Actually, I think we can rule out the front engine mount. I just ran out to get groceries, and while driving I threw the car into neutral, with no change in vibration. I'll see have a look at it on the lift.
Patrick
Good for you! Yeah the vibration was mostly through the steering wheel and threw off everyone at the club that test drove the car while trying to help diagnose! Bearing was the most common suggestion... but wrong. I know how frustrating it is not to know what wrong and sympathize!
I had a similar problem a couple of months ago, driving in France. As soon as the speed picked up to around 75-80mph the steering wheel was visibly shaking. It disappeared after a 3 hour drive.
I think my problem was linked to the fact that the car is sitting around on the same contact patch on the tyre for days at a time and it had slightly deformed the tyre.
I think the long fast drive heated the tyre nicely and centrifugal force help to re-round it.
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