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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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My car shakes when i accelerate to about 60-100km/hr..

i have an auto tranny... i thinks its the tranny, not sure. Could it be the U joints?
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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when does it shake?? at all speeds under 60-100 km/hr or only at 60-100 km/hr?
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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its shakes when i accelerate, but more noticeable at higher speeds
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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I have a rebuilt auto tranny with about 8,000 miles on it. I have the certificate to prove it as well. Pm me if you're interested.

Thanks,

Brian
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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the tranny should be fine i dont see how it would cause the car to shake

balaced tires?
wheel bearings loose?
inlinement?
twisted frame?
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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^ forgot
out of balance driftshaft
motor mounts
and ofcourse... a motoring thats a few seconds from grenading.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 10:27 PM
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by soulja77
its shakes when i accelerate, but more noticeable at higher speeds
If it is only on accell, then it is the front U joint
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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yeah i am guessing its the u joints. My tranny is fine.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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fucked up mounts?
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