Hi Kevin:
I'm in the middle of fighting the "shakes" myself on my TD. So far the
suggestions have covered:
tire balance
tires themselves
rims
U-joints
drive shaft
toe-in
I'm not sure, what order to check these. It's been suggested to change
the U-joints as a last resort, even if they look OK.
Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
Email - bobmgtd@insightbb.com
52 MGTD - NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB - NAMGBR #7-3336
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Shertz" <kshertz@bellatlantic.net>
To: "MG Listserv" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 11:18 AM
Subject: MGB shakes between 55-65
> All,
>
> My MGB has had the problem of "getting the shakes" between 55-65 MPH... It
> settles out when over 65, though. I recently purchased the car, and have
> dealt with it so far by either driving 50 or 70 (or not at all) until I
get
> the opportunity to research it further. ;)
>
> I've heard everything from tire balancing to wheel bearings may be at
> fault... I have yet to rule anything out; does anyone have any suggestions
> as to what I should check and how I should check it prior to coming to a
> conclusion? I'm likely to take it into a shop rather than DIY since it's
> suspension-related, but would love to know as much as possible about the
> problem prior to doing so.
>
> Thanks...
>
> Regards,
> Kevin Shertz
> 1980 MGB
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