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Re: Damn, the whole front jerks (archive)

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Posted by David Morton on August 27, 2001 at 04:45:50:

In Reply to: Re: Damn, the whole front jerks posted by Stephen P Harvey on August 27, 2001 at 03:14:55:

Can you be more specific as to where the Vibration is coming from?

1/ Is it on the wheel this is felt?

2/ Does the vibration eminate from the centre of the car, or is it say more foward sounding, or rearward, Centre or all round the car?

3/Presuming the car's an Auto, Does the vibration occur from a Standing Start?

All these Questions Have Different Answers, Hence Why I ask you to be a little more specific. It could be as simple as needing your wheels balanced on the other hand........

Dave M
Vibration between 50-60mph is very common. Some people report success in fixing it by having the wheels balanced on a Hunter machine. I suspect that this prevents the vibration from starting as easily, but may not address the underlying problem. Personally, I found that changing the upper control arm bushings, freeing a sticking caliper and renewing the front brake disks (rotors) for good measure worked 100%. There are plenty of other peoples reports in the archives.

Good luck.

Stephen P Harvey

'88 735iSE 211K


I was driving on the highway, the car seems unstable after 50mph and it jerks on me....shakes like for 3 secs during 58-60mph. Feels like earthquake inside the car..pretty scary? any clues guys? I can feel the gas pedal vibrates during high speed also. Please help!!!






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