Q: I have a 85 BMW. Lost of shake and vibration in 3rd gear at 2k rpms roughly
I also have a pretty bad rotor on the front right. But can't get it off for the bolt was drilled into that holds it and now can't be taken out. Just replaced the brakes. Can't figure it out please help. Tried everything I know.
My car has 300000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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