Re: HELP: 93 Toyota Corolla vibration problem!

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>> 1. Bent wheel.
> The tire shop showed me how the wheels turn on a machine.  There is a
> small bit of run-out.  But it was slight.  Also, wouldn't run out
> cause a constant vibration?

    No not necessarily. What size wheels are on it? The smaller the more 
even a slight out of round can act up. Usually consistant at certain
speeds. 
A 14" rim is more sensitive than a 16.

>> 2. Bad wheel balance.
> The rebalanced when they put new tires on under waranty.  The
> vibration still intermitently.

    I'd look at the CV and suspension parts.

>> 3. Bad bearing.
> My mechanic says that when a bearing is shot, you can wobble the wheel
> when it is on the lift by pulling on it.  The wheel didn't exhibit
> this behavior.

    Yep that's mostly true.

>> 4. Bad rotor or worn spindle.

> Rotors are 3k old.  Never turned before.

    Okay - we're getting back to the CV again.

>> 5. Suspension parts. (there are several high failure parts on
thecorolla)

> Mechanic says he checked thoroughly through all of them...

    Did he check the CV?