Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2013 10:15:36 -0700
Reply-To: "John C..." <oregonejohn@GMAIL.COM>
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From: "John C..." <oregonejohn@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Rear Vibration
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Thanks Ralph,
Yes! , I hadnt thought of that one!
The tires are new,(tread) but probably 5 or 6 years old.
I'll get them balanced & checked out for sure!
Thanks again,
JC
On Sun, Sep 8, 2013 at 10:07 AM, ralph meyermann
<ralphmeyermann@gmail.com>wrote:
> Possibly a busted belt in a tire making it slightly out of round?
>
> Velma 82 1.9L AAZ td westy
> On Sep 8, 2013 12:03 PM, "John C..." <oregonejohn@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Nice to see everyone at this Sun AM Cafe!
>> I don't post very often, so sorry if this one is a little long, slow &
>> live (CSN&Y;o)
>>
>> Just some thoughts on my vibration problems,
>> and the one I am currently having;
>>
>> As, I've developed a easy, steady vibration
>> upon accelerating or when applying torque,
>> usually above 30 MPH, even on a smooth freeway.
>>
>> Along with this vibration, the shifter Jiggles (or is it Giggles? ;o)
>> when applying or letting off of the gas.
>>
>> Since this is a new to me 91 Westy with 112K,
>> I've come up with a list of a half dozen maintenance items I will need to
>> address.
>>
>> Starting with thoroughly checking the motor and trans mounts.
>> I will then move on to the CV's / Wheel bearings, Brakes.
>>
>> And, if that doesn't do it I'll have to pull the tranny & redo
>> the clutch system. (I've changed the tranny fluid)
>>
>> Also the fellow that mentioned shocks.
>> This sounds like it should be on my list as well.
>>
>> Oh cracky may as well do the wheels, springs & tires
>> while I'm at it !!!???
>> (why my wife calls these vehicles my sickness ;o) heh heh...
>>
>> Turning 65 next week & time to relax, travel the country,
>> instead of turning so many wenches !
>> What a long strange trip (these buses) it's been!
>> ( I've just got to get down to ( ONE ) bus !!!
>> ( Help! I've slid out from under my bus on my Creeper & cant get up !!!
>> ;o)
>>
>> best,
>> John C
>> (hiding out in the forest)
>>
>> PS: thanks to Larry & Dale & their wives for a real nice time up at
>> Dosewalips!
>> PS:PS: My fear is that my Westys' vibration is that it's trying to
>> synchronise
>> with the vibrations of the universe & sail me out to sea !!!??? ;o)
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Sep 7, 2013 at 5:45 PM, Finn Runyon <finnrunyon@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi All,
>> > I are having a vibration issue with my 87 Westy. It seems like the
>> right
>> > rear wheel, and it diminishes around a right turn at speed. The
>> vibration
>> > decreases with speed about 60mph. In an effort to eradicate the issue I
>> > have replaced the rear wheel bearings right and left, rotated and
>> balanced
>> > the tires, and replaced the CV joints. It is an automatic with just
>> over
>> > 200K. I don't know where else to look. Is there a wear issue with the
>> > automatic transmission that could be causing it?
>> > Thanks,
>> > Finn
>> > Taos, NM
>> > 87 Westy Pooh
>> > 89 Westy Roo
>>
>
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