Another question then I'll go to bed

John B · 05-05-2014, 22:12

The last few day I've noticed that I got a horrible vibration/rumble noise coming from under the terrano but this only happened when I hit 60mph and then stops at 70 mph. First thing I did was slacken the handbrake cable but it's not that and also I've got a little wheel wobble coming through the steering wheel but that's been there for weeks. Any ideas as I'm think in tyres as my fronts and ready for the bin as my front steering rod is shot and has caused both front tyres to wear on the outside edge.

solarman216 · 05-05-2014, 22:14

steering issues and out of balance front wheels not good, Rick

Lazy-Ferret · 05-05-2014, 22:22

as Rick has said, the tyres out of balance, and loose steering rods are not good, and will have put extra wear and strain on the other front suspension components like the CV joints. Your steering idler and even the steering box will also be taking a hammering.

The other thing to check, is your prop shafts, not so related to the balance issue, but work UJ's on the prop shafts make a nasty vibration.

05-05-2014, 22:12	#1
John B Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wales with the sheep Vehicle: Terrano 2004 2.7 Tdi lwb Posts: 550	Another question then I'll go to bed The last few day I've noticed that I got a horrible vibration/rumble noise coming from under the terrano but this only happened when I hit 60mph and then stops at 70 mph. First thing I did was slacken the handbrake cable but it's not that and also I've got a little wheel wobble coming through the steering wheel but that's been there for weeks. Any ideas as I'm think in tyres as my fronts and ready for the bin as my front steering rod is shot and has caused both front tyres to wear on the outside edge.

05-05-2014, 22:14	#2
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	steering issues and out of balance front wheels not good, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

05-05-2014, 22:22	#3
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	as Rick has said, the tyres out of balance, and loose steering rods are not good, and will have put extra wear and strain on the other front suspension components like the CV joints. Your steering idler and even the steering box will also be taking a hammering. The other thing to check, is your prop shafts, not so related to the balance issue, but work UJ's on the prop shafts make a nasty vibration.