Freelander Vibration

[The Undertaker]

Hi Chaps,

vehicle has suddenly developed some fairly severe vibration which starts at approx 45-50mph under acceleration and constant running. You can hear the noise and also feel the vibration through the steering wheel which increases frequency with speed.
It will be going to the garage to be looked at tomorrow but I wondered if anyone could shed any light on the cause ?
Cheers, Mark.

[greenlandy]

Probably the propshaft on it's way out some wear out quicker than others.

[The Undertaker]

Could it be the prop mounts or bearings maybe ?
Its only manifested itself since I had the rear exhaust and centre pipe replaced yesterday, but maybe I couldnt hear it above the blowing back box ?

[steve_d]

The Undertaker said:

Could it be the prop mounts or bearings maybe ?
Its only manifested itself since I had the rear exhaust and centre pipe replaced yesterday, but maybe I couldnt hear it above the blowing back box ?

So answering your own question the new exhaust has probably shifted and is now touching and vibrating through the chassis.

Steve

[The Undertaker]

Does it run close enough to the prop to catch it ?

[GKP]

The Undertaker said:

Does it run close enough to the prop to catch it ?

No. However it could be catching on the nearside rear driveshaft.

[The Undertaker]

Ok, update is that its the front section of the propshaft thats gone
Could have been worse I suppose...........
Thanks for the help, Mark.