Not to mention aligned. A front end alignment works wonders. Vibrations
in the range of 50 to 70mph are very often due to a needed front end
alignment. Costs $38 to $50 depending on where you are.
At 09:56 AM 4/28/00 -0600, David Councill wrote:
>If its vibration, it may be the tire(s). Try having them balanced and see
>if that decreases the vibration.
>
>David
>67 BGT
>71 BGT
>
>At 11:30 AM 4/28/2000 -0400, Bob Howard wrote:
> > Is this really vibration, as in things shaking, or the sound of
> >drumming?
> > If it's the sound that is deafening, pounding, resonating, etc, it's
> >the dreaded GT resonance at work. It starts at about 2700 rpm and builds
> >to about 3200 rpm, then goes away.
> > Things that help: 1)replace the asphalt sound proofing that MG
> >installed on the floors, 2) install addtional carpet padding under
> >carpets (under seat also) and on trans tunnel, and behind the seat, and
> >under the +2 seat and under the spare tire and under the carpet on the
> >rear deck 3) replace the underdash panels - the crumbly cardboard things
> >that are probably missing are replaced by much better plastic units 4)
> >carefully inspect for any holes and missing grommets in firewall 5)
> >ensure that entire exhaust system is not touching the underside of the
> >car at any engine speed or load, 6) install a foam rubber chunk in the B
> >pillar area - see Moss catalogue, 7)open one rear window.
> > These all help. None solves the problem completely.
> >Bob
> >
> >On Thu, 27 Apr 2000 17:44:26 -0700 "alaskabob2"
> ><alaskabob2@freewwweb.com> writes:
> > > In my 71 BGT I get a deafening vibration at 60 mph. it is quiet at 55
> > > and
> > > goes away at 70+
> > > any suggestions as to what might cause this??
> > >
> > >
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