richard thomas
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| posted on 9/8/07 at 06:41 PM |
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espace vibration problem
Hi all, anyone work for Renault?
I have a 2004 espace 1.9dci. It has developed a wobble/vibration when accelerating or under load from 45-55mph, not through the steering wheel but the
whole car seems to be shaking side to side quite noticeably. Bit like a wheel imbalance but only when under load...doesn't do it when
cruising/decelerating from 55-45mph.
I'm thinking engine mount or driveshaft or something? It isn't affected by engine rpm, only roadspeed, so i've discounted the
flywheel/clutch.
Any ideas/suggestions?
Rich.
[Edited on 9/8/07 by richard thomas]
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caber
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| posted on 9/8/07 at 06:53 PM |
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My experience with renaults dates back a long long time but what you describe sounds like a drive shaft failure possibly the CVJ breaking up! This
used to happen depressingly regularly on the 16TS, 15TS and 18TS I owned in the 70s and early 80s ( I did say it was a long time ago!)
Caber
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richard thomas
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| posted on 9/8/07 at 07:51 PM |
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have had a crawl under the car and there doesn't seem to be any play in the joints....
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ch1ll1
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| posted on 9/8/07 at 08:18 PM |
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hi check and make sure the balance shaft has not moved on the drive shaft !
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richard thomas
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| posted on 9/8/07 at 08:29 PM |
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thanks - couldn't see one earlier, but it has all of the undertrays fitted - i'll have a better look tomorrow.
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