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Old 08-07-2002, 11:57 PM
md21722 md21722 is offline
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The wheel bearings did not fix the problem, for a short time it actually seemed worse! In reviewing the driveline, I've found a klunk when rotating front and rear sections together as a mass. The mechanic says its NOT normal, and coming from inside the tranny. This parallels what the dealer shop foreman told me a little over two months ago, but others were understandably doubtful.

I'm getting the feeling that it comes more and more from the center of the car, but the speeds (70's) are still the same. The steering wheel still vibrate and does the gas pedal. changing tranny gears (even into neutral) will not solve it, and its most noticable when taking foot off gas pedal, e.g. going down hill, less so on partial throttle (level ground).

The other thing that I'm noticing more is that when its hot out, e.g. 95F, my RPM guage is reading upwards of 500 RPM higher under load circumstances, e.g. climbing hill on interstate. When its cooler out, it will be about 2950-3050 at 77 MPH, but when its hot its closer to 3400-3450. Switching A/C on or off while climbing this hill doesn't seem to change this.

Brian
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