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Warn CV Joints?

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This is gonna be my last thread here for a little bit...i promise (i hope):3. When i accelerate above 100kph, the car shudders a bit. Given that it's only during acceleration, I'd say it's the CV joints or engine mount and not just a wheel balance problem. I'd really appreciate it if someone could tell me how to diagnose this so I can hit up some parts :)

So far this is the list of things I need to fix/replace

- Aircon Compressor
- Rotors + pads
- CV/engine mount????
- O2/Lambda sensor

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I think it could be the engine mounts.The cv joints usually get a bit noisy when you turn and accelerate at the same time but i dont think they would make the car shudder when you accelerate.
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Worn CV joints make noise when you turn your steering.
The shudders could be from shot mounts or worn bushes.
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If you don't accelerate above 100, you'll be fine :p
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Makes sense ^ :lol:
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I got sh*t that plugs into the 12v socket for christmas....only to find out it doesn't work. Another thing to add to the list. :'(
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LOL!! umm you could have fucked tyres, worn struts anything. But id say some sort of mount.
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I found out what was wrong with the ciggy lighter...there was NO fuse there. Whoever owned my car previously is such a spastic.
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Kuran wrote:I found out what was wrong with the ciggy lighter...there was NO fuse there. Whoever owned my car previously is such a spastic.
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Okay, so assuming it's probably struts or mount, how can I tell if the mount is warn and needs replacing/ the struts. i.e. what visual inspection/tests can I do to localise the issue so i can resolve it. Cheers
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Don't think you can check the engine mounts visually. The arm/holder is covering it.

As for struts/suspension, try Fulcrum suspensions for a free check.
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Stef, instead of being A f**k head, post something constructive once in a while. You spammed this thread alone 3 f**king times, all the bloke is after is some answers.
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:lol: Settle pettle :lol:
phunkydude wrote:Don't think you can check the engine mounts visually. The arm/holder is covering it.

As for struts/suspension, try Fulcrum suspensions for a free check.
You can check a few mounts visually without jacking up the car.
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Are you in 4th when accelerating passed 100km/h? Try do the same in 3rd and see what happens. If the vibration stops, then you most likely can narrow it down to the gearbox.
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Yup, not the gearbox..Just gonna start off small by getting a wheel balance tomoz and if that doesn't fix, work my way through the possibilities.
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yeah i don't think it would be engine mounts as i remember having problem with them when i go from park to reverse and back etc so i don't think that would affect you at higher speeds.
I'm not sure but that's my opinion :)
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Found the problem today while replacing the discs and pads. One of the rims has a giant buckle :( for now i just got it counter balanced and moved to the back until I can afford some new rims.
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