Vibration at 40+ mph? TD5 Defender

Vibration at 40+ mph? TD5 Defender

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TheRingDing

Original Poster:

91 posts

101 months

Tuesday 11th January 2022
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My 2001 TD5 D90 has started to develop some pretty bad vibration at around 40mph and above. I have a look underneath and the UJs look good with no play. Anything else that could be causing this?

camel_landy

5,024 posts

188 months

Tuesday 11th January 2022
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TheRingDing said:
Anything else that could be causing this?
Yeah, loads...
  • Condition of wheels/tyres.
  • Bushes
  • Bearings... And don't forget the bearings top & bottom of the swivel housings.
  • Steering damper.
Probably also worth confirming the vibration is coming from the drive train, rather than something engine related.

Good luck!

M

100SRV

2,160 posts

247 months

Monday 17th January 2022
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Did you find the cause of the vibration?