Date: Mon, 1 Nov 1999 08:56:56 -0000 From: "Alan Buckingham" <alanbnopsamb.swinternet.co.uk> Subject: Re: 1988 900 S Vibration under load.
I had the same problem and found it to be a collapsed engine mount. Alan. Jan Gustavsen <gustavsenopsamther.net> wrote in message news:37ffc3b8nopsam.together.net... > I have the following vibration problem with my 1988 900S. > > The vibration is felt during acceleration only from about 10 MPH and > increases in magnitude as the speed increases and can be felt up to highway > speeds, although it is strongest around 20 to 30 MPH. The vibration can be > felt in the steering wheel, floor and seat. Taking the foot off the gas > stops the vibration completely. In addition, the vibration is directional > sensitive, i.e. turning to the right under power increases the vibration > markedly and turning to the left decreases it. It is basically gone when the > steering wheel is turned 45 degrees or more to the left. > > The following has be done to try to fix this problem with no success. > > Both transmission drivers and bearings have been replaced. > A new outer CV joint was installed first on the right side and then on the > left. > > My mechanic is at a loss at the moment of what to do and so am I. > > Any ideas of what could be causing this would be much appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Jan G. > > > >