Re: HELP! 86 Coupe Front end

[jmonetti@us.net (Jonathan Monetti)]

>> 5) There is still a vibration in the front end, slight but more
> pronounced when braking. 
>
>Check the rotors for warpage.  I had to machine mine.  They were not 
>really much out but caused a wicked vibration when the brakes were on 
>and slight one when off.  The problem was getting worse every day.

Rotors are gettin' up there, and I want to upgrade, so 'soon' may be the time. 

>Check the sway bar links.  Are they broken?  Usually excessive roll 
>is coused by a broken sway bar link or low tire pressures.

RF tire was a _little_ low (very little) and sway bar links should be okeydokey-my 
mechanic has carte blache when it comes to fixing unexpected stuff he finds when doign 
other repairs (yes, I know this can be a dangerous attitude).  I'll have to ask him 
exactly what he found, but I expect Frank would have told me if there was a problem 
there.
>
>> 6) The rear bearings do have a bit of play (about 1 mm) and need
> eventual replacing, 
>> but this definitely feels like all in the front end.  
>
>You can easily adjust them by tightening the big crowned bolt.
>Do not forget to replace the cotter pin.

We adjusted them 2k ago, new pins too. I think new R bearings are definitely in order! 

>Who put my tools in the dishwasher?

BTW, is there a funny story behind that signature line?  I've always wondered...

Thanks for your input!  


Jonathan Monetti
86 Coupe GT, 85k