In a message dated 17/05/2005 12:07:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Had the  alignment given a quick check and tire balance checked.  I am
picking  up a vibration right at about 65mph.  Road surface plays into  the
equation as well with some surfaces and the vibration shifting to 60  or  70.
A hard steady side wind will also cause the vibration at lower  speeds as
well.
The vibration is felt in the steering wheel.
I have  just done checks of everything under the front but nothing is
sticking  out.  My main suspicion is ball joints maybe just getting to the
wear  points.

Any comments?

If this is on a power steering model Vanagon,  check the U-joint at he
steering column to rack connection.  They tend to  seize and cause vibration.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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