Date: Wed, 30 May 2001 18:07:43 -0400 From: Bob <uctraingnopsamanet.com> Subject: Re: Vent and vibration problem.
On Tue, 29 May 2001 13:19:34 -0700, "Sean Cotter" <scotternopsamspokane.cc.wa.us> wrote: >'97 900SE (not conv), at speeds above 60MPH during accleration there is >vibration in the steering wheel. If I let up on the gas (not enough to >start slowing back down) it seems to level off I'd suspect a driveshaft. I don't think you want to buy one from a dealer if that's what you need ($$) and the steering wheel stops >shaking. It can get pretty bad...the car doesnt pull to one side or drift >when braking. The mechanic says that the wheels are balanced. It has 60k+ >and the original shocks/struts and the ride is a little rougher then it used >to be (that the culprit?. Your shocks are worn out. You should replace them. Whether or not that is contributing to the problem, I can't say. Replacing a driveshaft is mostly that same job as a strut/shock job in front, so you might want to check the DS, then do everything you need - assuming you can afford all that work. Bob >