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Re: Damn, the whole front jerks (archive)

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Posted by BimmerLover735i 88' on August 27, 2001 at 19:12:23:

In Reply to: Re: Damn, the whole front jerks posted by David Morton on August 27, 2001 at 04:45:50:

I feel it when the torque converter lock up between 58-60mpg. It jerks, sometimes is smooth, sometimes is harsh and sometimes the whole front jerks..I can feel it is from the front...the car shakes like earthquake. For about few secs, after goes above 60..den is just a little vibration...Please help!

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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