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Front End Vibration - Endless Possibilities V70-XC70 2000

posted by  RocknRoll on  Wed Mar 30 15:05 CST 2005
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I brought the car in for regular service about 2 wks ago. I noticed a front end vibration (strong enough to shake the rearview mirror) and subsequently had all tires rebalanced. Vibration still there, and left side rotor heating up. Had tires balanced AGAIN, replaced left rotor and sticking left caliper, as well as pads on both sides. Guess what, vibration STILL there. I've seen everything on the forum from motor mounts to rotors to sway bar bushings as the possible culprit. Tires have about 30k on them, almost time for new rubber. I'm going to replace the rotor on the right side, and if that doesn't work, I'm giving up. Axles and CV boots look clean (no leakage). Insights, wisdom, comments all appreciated. The only upside is that I've only spent about 1/4 of what the dealer would have charged me for the same work.

Thanks in advance.

CJROCK
2000 V70 SE 87307








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    Front End Vibration - Endless Possibilities V70-XC70 2000

    posted by  RocknRoll on  Thu Mar 31 13:42 CST 2005
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    All:

    Consensus is the tires - I've also spoke to a couple of tire shops around here. They also said that the internal bands or belts on the tires could be shot. The tires are Pirelli P?400, I'm not sure of the model#, but with around 42k on them. I guess its time for new tires.

    Thanks for the feedback.

    The car is FWD, ~88k miles. Other than this issue, the car has been fantastic.

    CJR








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    Front End Vibration - Endless Possibilities V70-XC70 2000

    posted by  RocknRoll on  Wed Mar 30 15:10 CST 2005
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    BTW, the front end vibration appears at about 60-65 MPH, not at all at lower speeds. Being very speed dependent makes me think it's related to a rotational component rather than a load bearing component (i.e. sway bar)








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      Front End Vibration - Endless Possibilities V70-XC70 2000

      posted by  Erik A on  Wed Mar 30 17:48 CST 2005
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      Try exchanging front and rear wheels, tires may be slightly out of center or have internal chord damages. Balancing wont help then...







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        Agree........... V70-XC70 2000

        posted by  someone claiming to be masher on  Thu Mar 31 01:57 CST 2005 [RELATED]

        could be shifted cord/belts in the tires! If you need new rubber anyways then go for it!!! How many miles on the car? CV's, unless damaged or ripped boots, should go easily 150K. Also is yours an AWD?







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