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Old 08-06-2005, 06:04 PM
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on Sunday my car developed a weird wobble at 60mph+ get lower it was there but not as a apparent was quite bad so i pulled over to investigate couldnt see anything wrong so i carried on my way then it started again this time at lower speeds and got pretty bad with the gearstick wobbling real bad by this point so i pulled over and rang the AA out they came recovered the car dropped at my mates garage ( i thought the gearbox mount was worn) anyhow he took it for a test drive today and it was fine he couldnt find anything wrong with the car at all after visually checking her over and checking all the mounts (engine ones are new vibra ones only done 2k) and couldnt find nothing anyone else had anything like this happen any ideas peeps thanks in advance regards as we are stumped as to what it is
Old 08-06-2005, 06:21 PM
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overheating cv joint?
seizeing inner front shaft joint(tripod)?
seizeing propshaft universal joint?
any one of them would make it wobble,check for split boots or lack of grease or if the grease is starting to solidify.

could do a lot of damage so check all these joints.
Old 08-06-2005, 06:34 PM
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cheers mate ill have a good look tomorrow
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