

| Subject: | Re: Rear Vibration |
| From: | John C... |
| Date: | Sun, 8 Sep 2013 10:15:36 -0700 |
Thanks Ralph, Yes! , I hadnt thought of that one! The tires are new,(tread) but probably 5 or 6 years old. I'll get them balanced & checked out for sure! Thanks again, JC On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 10:07 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote: > Possibly a busted belt in a tire making it slightly out of round? > > Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy > On Sep 8, 2013 12:03 PM, "John C..." <oregonejohn@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Hi All, >> >> Nice to see everyone at this Sun AM Cafe! >> I don't post very often, so sorry if this one is a little long, slow & >> live (CSN&Y;o) >> >> Just some thoughts on my vibration problems, >> and the one I am currently having; >> >> As, I've developed a easy, steady vibration >> upon accelerating or when applying torque, >> usually above 30 MPH, even on a smooth freeway. >> >> Along with this vibration, the shifter Jiggles (or is it Giggles? ;o) >> when applying or letting off of the gas. >> >> Since this is a new to me 91 Westy with 112K, >> I've come up with a list of a half dozen maintenance items I will need to >> address. >> >> Starting with thoroughly checking the motor and trans mounts. >> I will then move on to the CV's / Wheel bearings, Brakes. >> >> And, if that doesn't do it I'll have to pull the tranny & redo >> the clutch system. (I've changed the tranny fluid) >> >> Also the fellow that mentioned shocks. >> This sounds like it should be on my list as well. >> >> Oh cracky may as well do the wheels, springs & tires >> while I'm at it !!!??? >> (why my wife calls these vehicles my sickness ;o) heh heh... >> >> Turning 65 next week & time to relax, travel the country, >> instead of turning so many wenches ! >> What a long strange trip (these buses) it's been! >> ( I've just got to get down to ( ONE ) bus !!! >> ( Help! I've slid out from under my bus on my Creeper & cant get up !!! >> ;o) >> >> best, >> John C >> (hiding out in the forest) >> >> PS: thanks to Larry & Dale & their wives for a real nice time up at >> Dosewalips! >> PS:PS: My fear is that my Westys' vibration is that it's trying to >> synchronise >> with the vibrations of the universe & sail me out to sea !!!??? ;o) >> >> >> >> On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:45 PM, Finn Runyon <finnrunyon@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > Hi All, >> > I are having a vibration issue with my 87 Westy. It seems like the >> right >> > rear wheel, and it diminishes around a right turn at speed. The >> vibration >> > decreases with speed about 60mph. In an effort to eradicate the issue I >> > have replaced the rear wheel bearings right and left, rotated and >> balanced >> > the tires, and replaced the CV joints. It is an automatic with just >> over >> > 200K. I don't know where else to look. Is there a wear issue with the >> > automatic transmission that could be causing it? >> > Thanks, >> > Finn >> > Taos, NM >> > 87 Westy Pooh >> > 89 Westy Roo >> >
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