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joncass1@gmail.com - 17 Aug 2005 01:09 GMT

I've got a 1991 240 wagon (160K) with a shake in the steering column
from 40-50 mph (just got used tires put on the front to replace worn
ones, I suspect that they're the problem). I'm new to Philly, any
recommendations for mechanics?
Thanks,
Jon

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Randy G. - 18 Aug 2005 16:37 GMT

>I've got a 1991 240 wagon (160K) with a shake in the steering column
>from 40-50 mph (just got used tires put on the front to replace worn
>ones, I suspect that they're the problem). I'm new to Philly, any
>recommendations for mechanics?
>Thanks,
>Jon

Go back to the tie store and tell them about it. They might recheck
the balance at no charge or you may even have a bad tire. Start with
that. That's assuming that the shake started with the installation of
teh new tires.

After that, look for any foreign car repair shop - pick 3. Have each
of them inspect the front end and see if their results agree. This way
YOU can find a good shop just by talking to the folks.
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Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
\__/olvos
'90 245 Estate - '93 965 Estate
"Shelby" & "Kate"

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joncass1@gmail.com - 19 Aug 2005 22:08 GMT

Thanks - I'll start shopping around. By the way, I took it to NTB in
King of Prussia and they did a balancing, or should I say a balancing
act, since the shake is still there. Ah well.

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Randy G. - 19 Aug 2005 22:22 GMT

>Thanks - I'll start shopping around. By the way, I took it to NTB in
>King of Prussia and they did a balancing, or should I say a balancing
>act, since the shake is still there. Ah well.

move front tires to back and back to front and see if that helps. if
not, then it isn't the tires...
__ __
Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
\__/olvos
'90 245 Estate - '93 965 Estate
"Shelby" & "Kate"

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