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Scot Thomas <scot@ihug.co.nz> on 98-06-27 10:56:05
To: Tuve Hammer/TBG/Sema Group/SE
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Subject: Fwd: Re: 205 Gti Vibrations
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>From: peugeot@p-cright.demon.co.uk (Peter Crighton)
>To: Scot Thomas <scot@ihug.co.nz>
>Subject: Re: 205 Gti Vibrations
>Date: Sun, 28 Jun 1998 18:48:21 GMT
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>
>On Thu, 25 Jun 1998 12:01:53 +1200, you wrote:
>
>>At 09:53 23/06/98 +0200, you wrote:
>>>Hi all!
>>>I have a 205 gti 1.9 -88 which starts to shake pretty hard when I fl=
oor
the
>>>gaspedal or do a hard engine brake. The vibrations is very similar t=
o
when
>>>a front wheel is unbalanced, but this is not the problem. According =
to
>>>Haynes this can happen when there is a problem with bent or damaged
>>>driveshafts. But my driveshafts have been replaced by the former own=
er
>>>about 2 years ago, so they shouldn't be worn out yet. What else coul=
d be
>>>the problem? Are there any typical problems on these models which fi=
ts
the
>>>description above?
>>>
>>>Thanks
>>>Tuve
>>
>>If it does feel like a tire balance problem you could check your bear=
ings
>>and the rest of your suspension setup. This should be in your Haynes=
manual.
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>
>I was once told to keep an eye on the support for the driveshaft (it's=
>on the right hand side as if it comes loose it causes problems (not
>sure whether it wrecks the gearbox or just falls out). It's not that
>loose is it?
>--
>
>Peter Crighton
>
No, I dont=B4t think the support is loose, but I will check it to make =
sure.
I have now discovered that a steering link (hope this is the right word=
for
it) is worn out. This could be the problem because I can feel a slight =
gap
if I rock the wheel horisontally. I will also change brake discs (worn =
out
anyway) and check for unbalanced wheels so I hope the problem goes away=