All,
For a while I had a vibration (speed related) in what I think is the front axle area. It would last for about a 1/4 mile then go totally. I thought nothing of it at the time.
Since then it has become permanent and now more prevalent at 30-40mph. On a smooth road with the car coasting there is a definite vibration through the floor.
I have replaced one tyre (and had it balanced) I have also swapped tyres around and it has made no difference.
I have jacked up each front wheel in turn and I can detect no noise or roughness in the wheel bearings (although I am no expert!) Also, the vibration doesn't disappear in braking (which it has done when it has been a wheel bearing on other cars).
There is some play in the front driveshaft (isn't there normally) but I can't see how that could cause it.
The drop arm is tight (that was causing problems 12 months ago and was loctited!
All other bushes look OK (but again I am no expert.
This is no shimmy, but a definite "thump, thump, thump" through the floor when driving.
Any ideas?
Cheers
Peter