As far as I know, my Vette has the original universal joints at 134k miles. I'm getting drivetrain shimmy at highway speeds (seems more vehicle speed than engine speed and happens more in overdrive than direct). Essentially, my gearshift is shaking enough to make rattling noises.
Yes, this could be a tire issue but they were just balanced and rotated (f->r, not side-side) and a full 4-wheel alignment done, and the problem hasn't changed.
I also get occasional clunks when changing direction or backing up but I also get clunks from the power steering system when turning the wheel while stopped.
Any suggestions, both for whether this sounds like the culprit and what to replace with? I was looking at getting Summit's "deluxe" joints, which have grease fittings, but the sales guy couldn't find a match for my car and sent me to a Vette parts house (Thayer? Corvette in PA).
Thanks...
[RICHR]
Yes, this could be a tire issue but they were just balanced and rotated (f->r, not side-side) and a full 4-wheel alignment done, and the problem hasn't changed.
I also get occasional clunks when changing direction or backing up but I also get clunks from the power steering system when turning the wheel while stopped.
Any suggestions, both for whether this sounds like the culprit and what to replace with? I was looking at getting Summit's "deluxe" joints, which have grease fittings, but the sales guy couldn't find a match for my car and sent me to a Vette parts house (Thayer? Corvette in PA).
Thanks...
[RICHR]