Kingy 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 On the way home on Thursday night I noticed a vibration through my steering wheel on my Pugeot Boxer van. It has done nearly 31000 miles and has already had both front wheel bearings replaced in October for the MOT. It is a 51 plate. My initial thoughts were that the wheels needed balancing. I had that done and they were out, 15g on one side and 65 on the other. Last night I had the same problem, however it seems to be speed sensative. It starts at about 40 and disappears by 50 MPH. There is no problem at speeds greater than 50, the van holds 65-70mph no problem at all on the motorway and there is no vibration. Anyone got any ideas as to the possible cause??? Not being a mechanic, I am a bit stuck!! Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Marky Marc 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 did you have all 4 wheels balanced or just the front 2? <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 It can still be the balancing. Does the whole van shake or just the steering wheel? Ner ner ner ner... ner ner, ner can't touch this. My biggest influence was Vera Lynn and I enjoy winding down with my cat - tabetha whilst listening to bing crosby playing on the gramophone. ... You wish .... <br>Buy and sell advertising www.adsbay.co.uk </center> Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 I was told at the Tyre place they usually only balance the front two. It feels like the steering wheel is the only part to shake. Very Strange!! Link to post Share on other sites
centrestagediscos 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 i think its the cv joint i had the same problem, mine was done for the mot only cost £35.00 so a very cheap repair. 07843106107 mobile 01752-296680 office Link to post Share on other sites
ian . 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 If it's a cv joint, you'll hear a knocking when you've got full lock on. <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted May 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2006 QUOTE (iany @ May 28 2006, 02:46 PM) If it's a cv joint, you'll hear a knocking when you've got full lock on. No, that doesn't happen. Another guy i have spoken to reckons there is a knuckle type joint that may have gone. Into the garage Tuesday I guess.... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/533.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo55 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 I am assuming it is a steering rack. Mounting brackets loose or rubbermounts worn. Track rod ends or worn steering rack. Loose wheel nuts. Damaged wheel or rim Damaged tyre. Tracking Wheel balance (try swapping each with spare) Wheel bearing. Steering column UJ worn Loose steering wheel. If its Macpherson strut, top bearing or lower ball joint. If its Torsion bar or wish bone, rubber mounts and ball joints Worn shock absorbers Worn or damaged disc Damaged or worn drive shaft worn CV joint It could be any of the above (or more) Jimbo Digital Fusion Entertainments Bose L1 system user. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted May 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2006 Been to the local garage today, it is apparently a driveshaft. They can do it friday. Thanks to all. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Cheezy 0 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 A new drive shaft at 31k? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/sad.gif Had a rubber boot perished? Cheezy Nightsounds Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 QUOTE (Cheezy @ Jun 12 2006, 12:01 PM) A new drive shaft at 31k? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/sad.gif Had a rubber boot perished? Cheezy Nightsounds Well, the story continues in a way... There is a place that is fairly local to the garage I use who re-furbish driveshafts. So the Garage had my van last Tuesday, sent both driveshafts to be checked....only to find the guy who does that is on holiday. So, they check the shorter of the two, that one is fine. That only leaves the longer one. They couldnt check that one til he comes back, so they say. Anyhow, they re-built the van so I could have it back on Friday...same problem still exists. I have done an experiment. I get up to 40 and the vibration starts, knock it out of gear or press in the clutch and the vibration goes whilst we coast along. re-apply the drive and the vibration comes back, still disappears by 50 though!! The van has so far had: Two new wheel bearings for the front and one on the rear offside. Inner drive bearing New horn Indicators no longer self cancel Exhaust. Three tyres. Milage today: 30844 (from new, it had 400 on the clock when I bought it off the main dealers) I WILL NEVER,EVER BUY ANOTHER BOXER VAN!!! Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 I know your problem Andy. I have just checked my van, a Merceds Vito van, and remembering back to my last van, a Vauxhall Astra, it too, had the same number of tyres too, both have FOUR tyres, not the three that you mention. .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted June 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 QUOTE (ADS Entertainments @ Jun 12 2006, 12:35 PM) I know your problem Andy. I have just checked my van, a Merceds Vito van, and remembering back to my last van, a Vauxhall Astra, it too, had the same number of tyres too, both have FOUR tyres, not the three that you mention. Motorised transportation hasn't reached you yet,half-wit! Your pony & trap only has two wooden wheels!! Just shows you can't even count!!! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/tongue.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Cheezy 0 Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 For the vibration to go out of gear or depresing the clutch suggests the source of the vibration is the engine or the clutch itself. But if it was engine or clutch creating the vibration it would do it at a certain engine speed, irresepective of what gear you were in. Are the engine mountings OK? A speed dependent mis-fire? Cheezy Nightsounds Link to post Share on other sites
DJF 0 Posted June 16, 2006 Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 if it only vibrates whilst idling or of you press the clutch in, then it is the clutch release bearing DJ FOGGY PROFESSIONAL DJ+KJ+SOLO VOCALIST WEDDING SINGER+COVERED UP DUO TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH PIPER S.I.A LICENCED DOOR SUPERVISOR COVERING NORTH WEST AND UK WEB SITE=www.makemyday2012.co.uk E-MAIL: djfpromos2@yahoo.co.uk MOBILE: 07591 755 743 PLI: YES PAT TESTED: YES MU MEMBER 490895 CRB CLEARED 09th Feb 2011 Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted June 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2006 No Mis-fire. Not engine speed dependant. It has us all foxed, so on Monday it is having new (well, re-con) driveshafts fitted. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 ITS FINALLY FIXED! The van is done! It was the off side drive shaft, which was taken off and after several days, refurbished and re-fitted. I used a local recommended "back street garage", who were very slow, but have done the job well and only charged me £170 inc VAT. Off to buy the chaps some beers now........ Have you ever asked a main dealer for a price............. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fear.gif Link to post Share on other sites
jackwabbit 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 QUOTE (Kingy @ Jun 12 2006, 12:30 PM) The van has so far had: Two new wheel bearings for the front and one on the rear offside. Inner drive bearing New horn Indicators no longer self cancel Exhaust. Three tyres. Milage today: 30844 (from new, it had 400 on the clock when I bought it off the main dealers) I WILL NEVER,EVER BUY ANOTHER BOXER VAN!!! It doesn't say a lot for the Reliability of the Peugeot Boxer van! We have had one Peugeot & one Citroen, & that was enough to put us off of getting anything French ever again. Link to post Share on other sites
buskersball 0 Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 Boxers are dreadful...I had one (albeit an older version) and had nothing but trouble. I actually work for the transport department of my local newspaper, and all the drivers swear by the last model Transit (I believe they're called Smiley's) because they are rock solid and anything that needs doing on them can be done within a day and by your average back street mechanic...which is important! I have one for the disco (a LWB) and at work I drive the latest model (turbo deisel). I must admit the new one drives superb, like a car!, but the old one has the better suspension and is at lot simpler under the bonnet. Link to post Share on other sites
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