Remote diagnosis?
Discussion
Enjoying the drive into work when the car starts to shake 
, feels like a flat tyre. Stop, check the tyres, all appears to be well.Get to work at a steady 30 MPH.
As I drive into the car park opened the door to listen, there appears to be a noise that sounds like it is related to the wheel revolutions, almost as if there is something actually attached to the tyre which is causing a severe bump every revolution, there isn't. Sounds like drivers rear side at fault
Bounced the supension on all 4 corners, all appears to be ok. car appears to be sitting as it should
Apart from actually checking the individual air pressures in the tyres and taking off the wheel and having a look any other thoughts or similar experiences on a Gen1?
Edited by viper kev on Wednesday 23 July 07:40
does it only do it when cornering? if the diff has seized you get a solid rear axel and it wont like corners much as it forces one of the wheels to skid and with the size of the back tires on ours you will very much notice that as strange and it does feel a bit like a flat tire, IE heavy to move and struggling and skipping when you corner even the slightest, especially at low speed.
Alternatively it could be the half shaft UJ strap bolts have come loose which could be very bad if they separate when at speed.
Only guessing mind, hope its nothing too bad.
Alternatively it could be the half shaft UJ strap bolts have come loose which could be very bad if they separate when at speed.
Only guessing mind, hope its nothing too bad.
Edited by ViperDave on Wednesday 23 July 08:33
Must be my lucky day!!
First, I didn't lose the wheel
Second, I work in Bedford with USauto 2 mins away from me
Third, they had the studs in stock
Fourth, I had the most helpful RAC person ever, who spent over 2 hours on the car and changed all the studs for me and checked the other wheels. I now have a drivable Viper, topman!!!
Don't understand why this happened, the last time the wheels were off was a year ago when I had the exhaust changed, but they were all torqued back up. Anyway, good ending for me. But going forward I will be checkng my NUTS!!
The only thing that I do need are a couple of stud nuts, I had to replace them with longer ones and I cannot get the Viper wheel nut cover back on. Does anyone have a couple lying around that I could have?
Maybe the ballast point made by leatherman, may be a factor.......
First, I didn't lose the wheel
Second, I work in Bedford with USauto 2 mins away from me
Third, they had the studs in stock
Fourth, I had the most helpful RAC person ever, who spent over 2 hours on the car and changed all the studs for me and checked the other wheels. I now have a drivable Viper, topman!!!
Don't understand why this happened, the last time the wheels were off was a year ago when I had the exhaust changed, but they were all torqued back up. Anyway, good ending for me. But going forward I will be checkng my NUTS!!
The only thing that I do need are a couple of stud nuts, I had to replace them with longer ones and I cannot get the Viper wheel nut cover back on. Does anyone have a couple lying around that I could have?
Maybe the ballast point made by leatherman, may be a factor.......
Edited by viper kev on Wednesday 23 July 15:12
Edited by viper kev on Wednesday 23 July 15:12
Chuck should be able to get stud nuts to you in a matter of days.
Glad it all worked out in the end mate...
It's a lesson to us all... Don't lose too much weight too quickly, your car won't like it, will think there is someone else driving, and try it's best to do something about it.
I'll be making sure I check my nuts... Now, where's the picture of that ACR??
Glad it all worked out in the end mate...
It's a lesson to us all... Don't lose too much weight too quickly, your car won't like it, will think there is someone else driving, and try it's best to do something about it.
I'll be making sure I check my nuts... Now, where's the picture of that ACR??
Interesting I had one go once and had to replace it just torqued it to the normal 95 ftlb and it snapped, weird as non of the others went.
Bet at some stage someone used an air gun on the wheels and loaded them up to tight and eventually 'ping' not nice, but glad the new slim you is OK!!!
Give my regards to the 'Bubble Car Boy'
Bet at some stage someone used an air gun on the wheels and loaded them up to tight and eventually 'ping' not nice, but glad the new slim you is OK!!!
Give my regards to the 'Bubble Car Boy'
viper kev said:
Must be my lucky day!!
First, I didn't lose the wheel
Second, I work in Bedford with USauto 2 mins away from me
Third, they had the studs in stock
Fourth, I had the most helpful RAC person ever, who spent over 2 hours on the car and changed all the studs for me and checked the other wheels. I now have a drivable Viper, topman!!!
Don't understand why this happened, the last time the wheels were off was a year ago when I had the exhaust changed, but they were all torqued back up. Anyway, good ending for me. But going forward I will be checkng my NUTS!!
The only thing that I do need are a couple of stud nuts, I had to replace them with longer ones and I cannot get the Viper wheel nut cover back on. Does anyone have a couple lying around that I could have?
Maybe the ballast point made by leatherman, may be a factor.......
Can you give me 6 number for the lotto please
Can you give me 6 number for the lotto pleaseFirst, I didn't lose the wheel
Second, I work in Bedford with USauto 2 mins away from me
Third, they had the studs in stock
Fourth, I had the most helpful RAC person ever, who spent over 2 hours on the car and changed all the studs for me and checked the other wheels. I now have a drivable Viper, topman!!!
Don't understand why this happened, the last time the wheels were off was a year ago when I had the exhaust changed, but they were all torqued back up. Anyway, good ending for me. But going forward I will be checkng my NUTS!!
The only thing that I do need are a couple of stud nuts, I had to replace them with longer ones and I cannot get the Viper wheel nut cover back on. Does anyone have a couple lying around that I could have?
Maybe the ballast point made by leatherman, may be a factor.......
Can you give me 6 number for the lotto please
Edited by viper kev on Wednesday 23 July 15:12
Edited by viper kev on Wednesday 23 July 15:12
Edited by neilsfishing on Wednesday 23 July 22:08
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