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09-14-2002, 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Rotarydragon' date='Sep 14 2002, 09:49 AM
You're just saying that cause he used big words bigtime 
Get your tires balanced to start with. If the car has 80K + miles you'll probably need bearings while you're at it.
Get your tires balanced to start with. If the car has 80K + miles you'll probably need bearings while you're at it.
09-16-2002, 07:45 AM
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I got bearings from NAPA for like $9 and $12 for the inner and outer, but the bitch is getting the old races out of the aluminum hub. Be sure to read the FAQ for this procedure. You will need to remove some of the material from the inside of the hub to allow you to drive the races out with a chisel or a drift.
If it's shaking, chances are good it's just the tires, but it would be wise to check and repack the bearings. If its got metal flakes all in the grease like mine were, then you'll need to replace them.
If it's shaking, chances are good it's just the tires, but it would be wise to check and repack the bearings. If its got metal flakes all in the grease like mine were, then you'll need to replace them.
09-16-2002, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by wankel_dreams' date='Sep 14 2002, 02:44 AM
[quote name='1988RedT2' date='Sep 13 2002, 10:19 AM']It's trying to tell you something: You're too young to die! :P
Could be tires. Could be driveshaft. Could be wheel bearings. Could be a lot of stuff.
Could be tires. Could be driveshaft. Could be wheel bearings. Could be a lot of stuff.
Since the driveshaft is aft of the gearbox, I'm guessing that an out of balance driveshaft or a bad U-joint would show itself at high speed, not just high RPM's, but I don't claim to be an expert. I haven't had mine go bad...yet. :unsure: