Citreon Picasso shake

[Blasphemous]

Morning gents.

Wonder if you could help me with this one. I've got a 2.0 Diesel Citroen Picasso, Y Reg with 59,000 on the clock. For about a week or so now it feels like there is a 'shake' of sorts when driving. The 'shake' is noticeable but not violent. It is there at low and high speed. I think it's coming from the engine area. I haven't noticed any new sounds, clucks, vibration noises etc.

I was wondering if it could be something as simple as an engine mount or something more 'expensive' such as a timing/cam belt?

I've got it on my 'to do' list to ring the garage today and get it booked in but I just thought I might be able to get some info from you guys to be armed with when I ring. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.

Blas.

 

[timtheenchanter]

does it do it when stood still? if not my guess would be wheel balance.

its amazing what a difference a weights falling off a wheel can have.

 

[Blasphemous]

does it do it when stood still? if not my guess would be wheel balance.

its amazing what a difference a weights falling off a wheel can have.

Hmmm, this could be embarrassing as my wife suggested 'I think the wheels might need balancing'! To which I said, 'Nah, it wouldn't shake at such a low speed'.

To answer your question Tim, no I don't think it does do it when stood still. But would losing a wheel balance weight have such an effect at really low speed Tim? I mean REALLY slow speed?

 

[wotan]

You could have a lump on one of the tyres, delamination damage, after striking kerb or some other object, exaimine your tyres carefully, including the inner side of tyre's.

Wotan

 

[Blasphemous]

OK will check both these out thanks lads.

 

[Peter.N.]

I would agree, check the wheels and tyres first.

 

[Blasphemous]

Just an update guys.

Had the car in and there was a 'distorted' tyre on the back. Had two new ones put on (they were both nearing the limit).

Thanks very much lads.