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Old May 22, 2004 | 04:40 PM
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vibration at 30 mph

please help me asap! i have an 88 se and i test drove an 85 today but it had a bad vibration at 30 mph. the car runs great all except for this problem. its an automatic and it only had this one problem. they only want $500 and i want to get it tomorrow if this isnt going to be a major repair . i would greatly appreciate any help
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Old May 22, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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rod could be bent.... good reason for racing suspension. as long as its not the tranny then go for it !!
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Old May 22, 2004 | 04:52 PM
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the vibration only occurs at 30mph and the its smooth sailing again........it feels like i am driving over a stretch of dirt road and back on pavement.
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Old May 22, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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hopefully its in the suspension...... put it in a low gear and drive it up the 30 and see if it still does it
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Old May 22, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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Causes of vibration:

Tires out of balance
Bent driveshaft
Transmission jacked
Broken engine mount

Let's look at it this way: There is obviously a reason why it is "only" $500.
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Old May 22, 2004 | 05:14 PM
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thats what i thought about the $500 it runs great but needs minor body work paint job and interior work........my best friend works in a body shop and will hook me up on that. thanx for the input!
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