164 vibration and wheels wanted.

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> Alan Lambert <gerard@domain.elided>
> Subject: Re: 164 vibrations
> 
> Well, guys ( and gal or two) I've joined the parade. My '91 164L's 
> steering vibrates. The wheels have been balanced, rotated and rebalanced, 
> but the vibration remains. Could worn CV joints have any effect?--Mine 
> has 108K miles on it--what kind of mileage do the other "vibratees" cars 
> have on them?
> 
I have 76K on my 168, Check the inner wheel rims for pothole bends. I
found mine there. Tire guys never said a word, and the problem has been
there.

Also check the a-arm bushings condition and ball joints, wheel bearings
etc. for play, rack for tightness,

I put mine up on jackstands and ran it up to 60 mph. No vibration or
shimmy, so the wheels appear to be the source. Maybe that will help your
search...

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Bill Harkell
Tampa Florida
http://pw2.netcom.com/~alfabill/enter.htm

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