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17 years ago
1986 300E 143K
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17 years ago
Your initial thoughts of wheel balance, brake rotors etc are good and the usual first aid for vibrations. You've eliminated them as choices. I believe your car has a broken motor mount which allows the motor to lift off that mount from the torque it produces to push the car at the speeds you mentioned. Note that the vibration ceases when there's no power demand and increases whenever the power is applied. Suggest, as a test, you look at the motor (from the side) while an assistant runs it up against the brakes - say, a brief push up to 2K rpm in D against the brakes - you'll see the motor twist a bit (that's OK) but not more so. Hope this helps you solve it.
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17 years ago
I would say check your tires... possibly broken belt, bubble on side of the tire (bubble can be on either side of the tire)... This is safety matter so get it checked before it blow out.