Vibrations!!

[Jappo]

Got a 1998 1.3i CooperS Works, immaculate, very low mileage but it vibrates starting at 60mph and ends up making the car undrivable on long hauls. It's the whole car - I've had front shocks, rubbers, all 4 tyres replaced and wheels balanced, still it vibrates. Any suggestions????

Also, why is the speedo (on standard 13inch wheels and 175/50 Yokas) 20% optimistic?

All help met with HUGE gratitude - I've had this car for 2 Years now - I must get it right on day!!

[Jappo]

fwdracer said:

Have you tried declutching the car at 60-70mph in top gear (freewheeling) to see if the vibration goes when drive is taken away from the wheels (not recommended on the public road for too long )

If vibration only re-appears when drive is re-engaged it could indicate a severely out of balance / bent Driveshaft? Has the car ever been heavily kerbed?

Actually I'm not sure I have tried that, now I will and I'll report back - thanks!

[Jappo]

oldboyracer64 said:

as to the speedo is the engine a metro as the final drive is different
hope this is some help
david

It's a 1998 1.3i 5 speed - although it runs the Jack Knight 5 speed box - which was fitted from new by Coopers (synchro's getting a bit knackered btw). It's had the same engine from new, don't know whether that means it's a Metro or not. What I do know is that I was the 2nd owner and the first only did 14K miles in it and paid nearly 14K for the car when it was new (with all the Cooper stuff, leather interior etc).