U-joint Question
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U-joint Question
Recently I replaced the rear U-joint on my Bird and shortly after I noticed that it developed a high speed vibration (55mph+). I needed to drive the car about 250 miles so I drove slowly. On my way back, the vibes were for the most part gone until about 85+ but those have always been there.
Question: Do u-joints need to "wear-in" a little or is there something else messed up?
I need to pull the tranny for other reasons soon anyway, so if there is anything I should look for please let me know.
Thanks in advance!
Dale
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1986 FireBird
2.8L MPFI
Gutted Cat, No muffler (Sweet Sound)
Was 700-R4 --> Now T5
Question: Do u-joints need to "wear-in" a little or is there something else messed up?
I need to pull the tranny for other reasons soon anyway, so if there is anything I should look for please let me know.
Thanks in advance!
Dale
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1986 FireBird
2.8L MPFI
Gutted Cat, No muffler (Sweet Sound)
Was 700-R4 --> Now T5
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Car: yep
Engine: uhuh
Transmission: sure does
U-joints don't need to wear in.
You have another problem.
Did the clips go in evenly?? (Are they all in?? )
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You have another problem.
Did the clips go in evenly?? (Are they all in?? )
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1986 Chevy 3/4 ton pick up
1981 corvette
1995 Kawi ZX6R
and 2 POS commuters...
R.I.P. #3
"He can see air"
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Yes, the clips are all in. On one DS I did the rear U-joint and on another DS I had a shop do both and the same vibration was there. The vibes disappeared on the shaft with just a new rear U-joint but I haven't checked the other.
Any other thoughts as to what it is/was?
Thanks
Dale
Any other thoughts as to what it is/was?
Thanks
Dale
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