Help. Vibration, wheel rubbing loss of power.

[faceplant]

Firstly have just found this site. Bloody good reference especially for part numbers

I've posted on other forums and have been to numerous garages but nobody can diagnose.

The problem (take a breath)

Early 2006 Aero. 53k.

I have a vibration which comes and goes, the vibration is noticable most at 1800rpm+ both stationary and moving, clutch in or out.

Now, when you feel the vibration the left front rubs on full right lock, when the vibration is not there it doesn't rub.

When vibrating the car feels as if its lost power and the exhaust sounds awful.


Could this be engine mounts? I remeber when I put the new springs on, one of the lads was pulling the hub back in line with the strut and the whole block moved about 1.5". I'm not sure how much an engine should move but thats a fair amount I think, which would explain the tyre rubbing and possible the loss of power as things move out of place.

What are your thoughts, they will be much appreciated.

One more thing, the fuel consumption is 22mpg, any ideas?

Chris

[protech5]

Inner driver or balance chain issue.

[faceplant]

Inner Driver - I've spoke with a few friends about the diff but we shrugged it off, but reading up on it it may make sense.

[inislampimupt]

Take Ozarkies advice and call Garmin. I think they can sort this out for you. If you purchased an update DVD, then I think you should be entitled to the newest map.

Just curious - why did you purchase a DVD instead of just downloading the one-time update?