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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 09:29 PM
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280zx mech. problems please help

hi i have a 81 280zx that makes a rubbing/wobbling sound in the right rear wheel when i reach about 35-40 mph if any one could help a guy out and let me know what it could be i would really appreciate it thanks.
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 12:28 AM
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Jack Ur Car Up And Wiggle The Tire up Down Side To Side If It Moves Then U Have A bad Bearing And Che Ur Brakes See If There Not Sticking Or The Caliper Loose Or Somin
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 81datsun
hi i have a 81 280zx that makes a rubbing/wobbling sound in the right rear wheel when i reach about 35-40 mph if any one could help a guy out and let me know what it could be i would really appreciate it thanks.
What he said, but you may not even be able to move the tire by shaking it, but that doesn't mean you don't have a bad bearing. Since you said it was making a sound, it is probably the bearing, if it were shaking the car, your tires are out of balance.
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by WanganDevilZ
What he said, but you may not even be able to move the tire by shaking it, but that doesn't mean you don't have a bad bearing. Since you said it was making a sound, it is probably the bearing, if it were shaking the car, your tires are out of balance.
And FYI, if you're doing much driving replace the wheel bearings immediately or you'll have a meltdown on your hands.. literally.
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