Intermittent vibration on highway - crazy!

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Jul 6, 2006 | 03:51 PM

black99ta

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Intermittent vibration on highway - crazy!

My car has developed a vibration on the highway around 75 mph. The odd thing is, some days it vibrates and some days it's smooth.

So far I have:
Changed axle bearings/seals
New tires, balanced wheels, with road force balancing
Checked axles for straightness

The car is M6, stock. Any ideas as to what could cause an intermittent vibration like this?

Thanks,

Joe

Jul 6, 2006 | 05:36 PM

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Driveshaft? Take it to a driveline and axle shop and have them balance it. If thats not it the only thing left is the clutch/flywheel assembly.

Jul 6, 2006 | 06:01 PM

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My vibration was a bad tie rod.

Jul 6, 2006 | 06:36 PM

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I assume you have it narrowed down to the driveline...does it change with engine RPM or wheel RPM?

Jul 6, 2006 | 07:15 PM

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check the driveshaft, something ive seen before in other cars was a offset or bent rim...(99 cougar) made a thumping sound at a certain speed bc the rim was jacked up

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