Date:         Tue, 21 Oct 1997 13:54:03 -0600
Reply-To:     Eric Small <Eric_Small@SABRE.COM>
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From:         Eric Small <Eric_Small@SABRE.COM>
Subject:      Re: 55MPH vibration problem...
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Monte Davrill wrote:
>Cruzing back from Santa Cruz last Saturday, my '86 developed a vibration
>that was hard to figure out. At between 50-55MPH a shaking (roughly the
>frequency of the revolving tires) takes place when I'm on the gas but stops
>instantly when I let off the pedal. This happens on level roads and hills
>and only in the above noted speed ranges.

Hey man, did you steal my van? :)
My 86GL has had the very same vibration, at the same speed range, and under
acceleration only for about 20K miles.  Actually though I know why mine does it.
A slightly bent wheel is the culprit. Its worse if the damaged wheel is on the
front. If you move it to the back the effect is reduced significantly.  Maybe
you road over a speed bump a bit too hard on your trip?
Just a thought... if it happened to me....

Also, if anyone would be interested, I have 4 original 14" steel wheels taking
up space in my attic. They haven't seen the road in 85K miles. The mounted tires
are probably not good. What are these worth?

Eric Small
Dallas, TX