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Car Forum / Citroen Cars / June 2006Saxo VTR 1999 - Vibration and Rumbling
Heyup, Noticed a vibration at 50+ mph, got wheels balanced (centre-less alloys - that's another thing entirely!) and this hasn't solved the problem. Doesn't seem to disappear when I try to "drive through" it either. Even comes and goes when I maintain similar speeds?! If this isn't a balancing issue, what could it be? There seems to be a random rumbling from the front end also when I steer any large amount at higher speeds - is this related? Just bought the car and don't want to go back to the garage and not know what I'm talking about. Any help / guidance appreciated. Thanks, N! > Noticed a vibration at 50+ mph, got wheels balanced (centre-less alloys > - that's another thing entirely!) and this hasn't solved the problem. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > random rumbling from the front end also when I steer any large amount > at higher speeds - is this related? Are they aftermarket alloys? Or are there spacers behind them? Sounds like f.cked wheelbearings - if the wheels have been changed and have the wrong offset, then that could well eat bearings quickly. >Adrian wrote: > Are they aftermarket alloys? Or are there spacers behind them? > > Sounds like f.cked wheelbearings - if the wheels have been changed and have > the wrong offset, then that could well eat bearings quickly. No mate, Standard fitment 14" x 5 spoke. I've ruled out brake discs being distorted, as there is no rumble under braking. Don't know if it's maybe Drive-shaft distortion (how can I get that checked?). Wheel Bearing would make sense though, with the rumble when turning at high speeds - but would that cause the random vibration? It's back at the place I bought it and they are taking it to their man to have a look - here's hoping! Neil >> Are they aftermarket alloys? Or are there spacers behind them? > Standard fitment 14" x 5 spoke. Has it had ChavRims on it in the past...? > Wheel Bearing would make sense though, with the rumble when turning at > high speeds - but would that cause the random vibration? Depends how f.cked they are... Hi, Took it back to the dealer where I bought it. Told the car was fine before I took it away (yada yada), then reluctantly took it to their technician to have a look.... Got the car back and told there where no weights on the wheels (after I'd paid to have it done!), they'd balanced them again and now it runs fine!!! Ghost weights: a case for Yvette Fielding and the Most Haunted Crew. Laters, Neil > >> Are they aftermarket alloys? Or are there spacers behind them? > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Depends how f.cked they are... |
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