Rumbling at 70mph + - Page 2 - Retro-Renault

**ricerfuel** · 20th February 2007, 09:40 AM

well its not the first time i was wrong. I'd go with the warped brakes.

Laine_16v · 20th February 2007, 10:53 AM

Pulls in a staright line, brakes in a staright line.

brakes are about 5000 miles old and work perfect.

**bidderman1969** · 20th February 2007, 05:13 PM

couldn't actually be the gearbox could it? iwas just wondering when you said it made the noise at 70 regardless of in gear, dropped clutch etc,.. its just that the gearbox is still whirling around at them speeds anyhow......... just a suggestion, im not an expert before anyone rips the piss outta what i just said...........

loki_reborn · 22nd February 2007, 01:56 PM

you sure its not just the vacumn effect mate. thats about the right speed for it. happens sooner the lower your car is.

Laine_16v · 23rd February 2007, 03:09 PM

Well i would say its very similar, to if you have your window slightly open at speed, you get that pulsating vacuum noise but in the form of feedback through the steering wheel.

However it shouldnt be happening and i want it fixed

stan · 24th February 2007, 11:26 AM

when you come back I'll take it for a spin.

we got side-tracked last time lol

Laine_16v · 27th February 2007, 04:24 PM

Different set of wheels and tyres tested......no change.

Stans had another gander over it today and the only real thing is the play in the driveshaft, even though he isnt sure the small amount of play would cause it.

Anyway ill get both driveshafts changed as they will need to be changed sooner or later anyway.

Laine_16v · 28th April 2007, 02:41 PM

Its the riveshaft lol, was getting the downpipe sorted today.

Noticed a nice slash on the innter CV boot on the drivers side (O/S) driveshaft.

Although we couldnt tell, when we pushed it around no grease came out so it must have been running dry for quite some time, considering its been the same since the day i got the car.

Its got quite a bit of play in it aswell

f7r · 28th April 2007, 09:18 PM

sounds a bit random but if your rear wheels are severly out of balance (sometimes a build up of dirt inside can cause this) or buckled it will cause those symptoms. worth a look.

Laine_16v · 28th April 2007, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f7r

sounds a bit random but if your rear wheels are severly out of balance (sometimes a build up of dirt inside can cause this) or buckled it will cause those symptoms. worth a look.

I put front wheels on rear, and rear on front ages ago, made 0 difference.

Im 95% its the driveshaft making the problems, im guna swap it out next month.

**The T.I.B.** · 29th April 2007, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Laine_16v

Im 95% its the driveshaft making the problems, im guna swap it out next month.

Good to meet you last night Laine. Like I said you can always bring it down to mine if you need some room to work.

Laine_16v · 29th April 2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The T.I.B.

Good to meet you last night Laine. Like I said you can always bring it down to mine if you need some room to work.

Yeah good to meet you too mate, cheers for the offer too

Laine_16v · 19th May 2007, 09:12 AM

Brand new renault driveshaft fitted last night to replace the shagged one.

Made diddly squat difference and still get the exact same speed wobble, im starting to run out of ideas here :/

Stans suggested checking the run out of the hubs, i think thats next on the cards.

Starting to annoy me lots!

amdaman · 20th May 2007, 12:25 AM

sounds well dodgy mate! Get the runout of the discs checked too just incase. When it starts vibrating what happens when you brake?

Laine_16v · 21st May 2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by amdaman

sounds well dodgy mate! Get the runout of the discs checked too just incase. When it starts vibrating what happens when you brake?

Nout mate brakes are fine, im quite sure its not brake related.

Im going to try another set of wheels again.

sparky33 · 22nd May 2007, 12:07 PM

Can't be arsed reading through all this to see if this has been suggested, wheel bearings?

**ricerfuel** · 22nd May 2007, 02:38 PM

hmmm, check the engine mounts, maybe theyre getting loose? maybe its the engine giving the old shakies?

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f7r Membre Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: wilts/berks, on the edge. Posts: 144	sounds a bit random but if your rear wheels are severly out of balance (sometimes a build up of dirt inside can cause this) or buckled it will cause those symptoms. worth a look. __________________ power is nothing without control....but expect the consequences!

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22nd February 2007, 01:56 PM	#24 (permalink)
loki_reborn Membre de bébé Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 15	you sure its not just the vacumn effect mate. thats about the right speed for it. happens sooner the lower your car is.

20th May 2007, 12:25 AM	#34 (permalink)
amdaman Membre Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 353	sounds well dodgy mate! Get the runout of the discs checked too just incase. When it starts vibrating what happens when you brake?

22nd May 2007, 12:07 PM	#36 (permalink)
sparky33 Membre aîné Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,564	Can't be arsed reading through all this to see if this has been suggested, wheel bearings?