Peugeot Expert Tepee (2007 - ) - 1999 1.9 wobbling / shaking at front of van

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Wed 1 Oct 2008 21:53
1999 1.9 wobbling / shaking at front of van - sub
hello

this is giving me a massive headache, any help would be great!

between about 35 and 45 mph and only when accelerating the front end of the van shakes around (or wobbles). The harder i accelerate the harder it shakes. this comes not through the steering wheel but more the whole front of the van. after 45mph it goes away and if i roll at these speeds without driving the engine there is no problem.

i have swapped the wheels front to back and had them all balanced. i have also had new wishbones as one was needed but had both done. even had engine mounts replaced. the wobble is still there and even the mechanic isnt sure.

if i park the car and slowly increase the revs i also get a very slight shake (not sure at what revs as there is no counter but its not over 3000). increasing the revs stops this. this is probably linked to the problem.

thanks for any help

cheers!
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Wed 1 Oct 2008 22:41
1999 1.9 wobbling / shaking at front of van - Andrew Moorey (Tune-Up)
Driveshafts and or CV joints are worth checking. Support car on stands and run up in gear. French driveshafts tend to thrash about a bit anyway but if thats your problem it should be immediately aparrent.
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