Re: 93 Toyota Corolla vibration problem!

On Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:02:16 +0000, HLS wrote:

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> <jonb55198@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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news:98ecc244-c604-45ae-b4f7-977ce4008ddc@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have a 1993 Toyota Corolla with 265k miles on it.  There is a
>> vibration that has the following symptoms: - it only occurs on the
>> highway
>> - it starts gradually and increases in severity, then eventually fades
>> away and disappears within 10 miles.
>> - it happens only occasionally, seemingly randomly, and when it does
>> happen it happens at all speeds, not just a certain speed - it appears
>> to come from the front of the vehicle. - you can feel it in the
steering
>> wheel AND the brake pedal - it does not happen on local roads or at
>> local roads speed - when the vibration starts, you must bring the car
to
>> a complete stop to get rid of it.  If you only slow down, to local road
>> speeds (30-40mph) and then speed up again, it will still be present. 
>> The car must come to a complete stop in order to proceed without a
>> vibration - it happens in the cold and warmish weather (here in boston
>> is in the 40s and 50s now.  it happens in 30s, 40s or 50s) - i put in
>> brand new front rotors and this did not cure it.
>>
>> Please help.  Email me with any advice that you can.  Thanks!
>>
>> -Jon
> 
> Have you checked for worn joints, parts, etc in the front
> suspension?..Include
> CV or halfshaft joints in that.  I would do this first and thoroughly as
> this is
> one of the symptoms of worn front end parts, you need to eliminate
things
> systematically and not throw parts at it, and last because it can kill
you
> if
> you break a key front suspension part.


Ya, dot too....

Also, tires (a broken belt or a missing wheel weight), bearings, calipers,
etc.

Anything attached to the suspension that is worn can cause a vibration,
esp at this mileage. Take it to a good tire/suspension shop and have it
checked!