2004 sxt new owner - vibration @ highway speeds
I just bought a 2004 5spd with 188k as a daily commuter knowing it had a few issues needed fixing and maintenance that needs performed.
My list so far: timing belt (preventative maintenance) broken front wheel stud front brake pads clutch engages with pedal just off the floor a/c does not work vibration @ Highway speeds The car has a good set of nearly new name brands tires on it so I would like to get the vibration addressed and an alignment done before I wear them out. I jacked the car up and checked out the ball joints and tie rod ends on both sides and they are all solid. No slop or play. It may need/get struts as well but bad struts do not account for a vibration at highway speeds. Can anyone point me in the right direction for what else I should be checking? thanks Mac |
Originally Posted by mac1183
(Post 3073990)
I just bought a 2004 5spd with 188k as a daily commuter knowing it had a few issues needed fixing and maintenance that needs performed.
My list so far: timing belt (preventative maintenance) broken front wheel stud front brake pads clutch engages with pedal just off the floor a/c does not work vibration @ Highway speeds The car has a good set of nearly new name brands tires on it so I would like to get the vibration addressed and an alignment done before I wear them out. I jacked the car up and checked out the ball joints and tie rod ends on both sides and they are all solid. No slop or play. It may need/get struts as well but bad struts do not account for a vibration at highway speeds. Can anyone point me in the right direction for what else I should be checking? thanks Mac |
Vibration is from the front end. It's in the steering wheel mostly but you can feel it in the chassis of the car as well. the pass. seat will shake/vibrate a bit if no one is in it.
if i have to take down the trans to balance the pressure plate i'll sell the car. i'm not getting into that kind of work. |
Originally Posted by mac1183
(Post 3074079)
Vibration is from the front end. It's in the steering wheel mostly but you can feel it in the chassis of the car as well. the pass. seat will shake/vibrate a bit if no one is in it.
if i have to take down the trans to balance the pressure plate i'll sell the car. i'm not getting into that kind of work. |
How would I go about checking the bearing for wear/play? Where is it located?
Thanks Mac |
Originally Posted by mac1183
(Post 3074359)
How would I go about checking the bearing for wear/play? Where is it located?
Thanks Mac |
-If it went too long between tire rotations, the rear tires can actually get worn out of round. A couple of guys I know told me that the Neon and other small cars, because of them being so light in the rear end, can do that to the tires. I saw it on my '05 SXT. When I had the tires rotated and balanced, you could actually see the tire was out of round when it was spinning on the balancer. Both rear tires were like that, but the fronts were fine. The one guy told me to get htem rotated at every oil change to prevent it. Didn't cost me a penny because the rotations were free.
L8R, Matt |
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