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Old 10-29-2006, 10:58 PM
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Hi all, just purchased a 98 V70 AWD. Love the car but there seems to be a vibration at around 60 miles per hour, actually it feels like driving on a rough roadway. Once I hit around 65, the ride smooths out again. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old 10-29-2006, 11:43 PM
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Could be wheels out of balance.
Could be a bad tire.
Could be a bad driveshaft.
 
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Old 11-01-2006, 08:37 PM
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Could a bad tire/out of balance tire cause this conditions just between 55 and 65 MPH? Thanks
 
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Old 11-02-2006, 07:09 PM
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Yes - Out of balance almost alway causes vibration at around 55 to 60 mph. Might also be a bent wheel. I have one and it gets worse at higher speed though. I would have the tires balanced and they will let you know if you have a bad tire or bent wheel if you go to a good tire place. I use NTB.
 
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Old 11-18-2006, 11:05 PM
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Had the tires balanced and checked for bends. Unfortunately, the vibration still exists. Was told maybe a motor mount? Does this sound right?
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Old 11-19-2006, 12:40 PM
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Possible motor mount but also possible Driveshaft.
Common to go bad on the XC models.(Driveshaft)
 
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Old 11-20-2006, 12:30 AM
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How expensive is a motor mount and a drivshaft?
 
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Old 11-20-2006, 12:31 AM
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How expensive is a motor mount and a driveshaft?
 
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Old 11-24-2006, 10:18 AM
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Motor mount installed probably about $160.00 or so Driveshaft about $1600.00 to $2000,00 installed.
 
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