Topic: Vibrations
in Forum: C3 Driveline Components
Well, here I go with another problem, again. My 74 has now developed a vibration. Throughout the car at highway speed. It's not in the steering, wheel alignment is good, shocks, brakes, bearings, tires, and balancing etc are all fairly new (less than 1500 miles) I haven't found anything loose, broken, or missing.
Any idea's as to what may be the problem ?
Thanks

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I HAD A VIBRATION LIKE THAT. FOUND THE TRANS MOUNT WAS SPLIT AND COLLAPSING. WENT AWAY AFTER REPLACING THE MOUNT. WHAT A DIFFERENCE.
REID '72 T-TOP

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The frequency of the vib. tells where to look for the source. Most driveline vibs seem to come & go at a certain rpm range, where a wheel/tire vib is heavy at just about all speeds, but more noticeable at a specific speed.
Check all the u-joints, in the driveshaft, and the half-shafts for looseness/side-to-side movement. If you find the u-joints are the source, before removing the shafts, mark the shaft(s) and the yokes for proper alignment on re-installation. Turning the shafts 1/2 turn out of sync when installing will create a vib., also.
Don't overlook the possibility of a worn clutch/flywheel assy., or a harmonic balancer problem.(isn't this fun?



Joel Adams
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Aw crap it just doesn't stop
. At least with you guys providing this information, I should be able to ID the cause with little problem. By the time I'm done, this car should be better than new. But I won't bet on it
Thanks guys


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