Vibration when engine braking

[MarkM]

The last couple of times I have been out in my car I have had the same problem.

Both happed when accellerating then quickly getting off the accelerator but once at low speed and today on the motorway at high speed.

I couldnt feel it through the steering wheel but it was like a loud vibrating noise that went after a few seconds.

Car is fine other then that.

 

[nathanH]

drive shaft Cv joints worn, my car does this.

 

[MarkM]

drive shaft Cv joints worn, my car does this.

How long has yours been doing it and how bad is it?

Also, how much to replace them?

 

[nathanH]

been doing it for about 2 months now, gradualy got worse, get lots of vibration throught the wheel under accelerating and a little under engine braking. 125 exchange from renault I think, for the pair.

 

[MarkM]

been doing it for about 2 months now, gradualy got worse, get lots of vibration throught the wheel under accelerating and a little under engine braking. 125 exchange from renault I think, for the pair.

Thanks for the info. I will leave it a couple of weeks and see if it gets worse. I dont think I can feel anything when accelerating I will have to pay more attention next time.

 

[MarkM]

Sound like the inner CV joint then.

"Wear in the outer joint usually shows up as vibration at certain speeds, a bit like the vibration caused by an unbalanced wheel. To determine if the joint is worn, a driver should find a big empty car park and drive the car slowly in tight circles, left and right. Worn joints will make a rhythmic clicking or cracking noise. Wear in the inner joints shows up as a "clunk" or "pop" when applying power, or if severe, when lifting off the throttle."

I have been getting a popping noise when going through 5k but thought it was engine related.

 

[MarkM]

Just spoke to my local garage and he said you have to replace the whole drive shaft and because Renault dont do an exchange program they are £175 each!

Is this right?

 

[ben_p]

no.

 

[ben_p]

im also sure that GFS do them on exchange too.

 

[nathanH]

yeah GSF is the same price as reno... ish, i know because i enquired.