does anyone know how to stop my engine shaking? i have a mk4 golf GT TDI PD130.
2006-09-13 16:15:20 · 12 answers · asked by benton1576 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
it only shakes when im idling. drives fine. the shake is intermittent so its not always there.
2006-09-13 16:26:04 · update #1
start with a good tuneup with plugs and wires check to see if there are any computer codes?
listen for a vacume leak thease are famos for tha vacume line under the manifold to break
2006-09-13 16:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are resonances at certain RPM's when a 4-cylinder is particularly rough, the gear-knob will shimmy, as will the rear-view mirror, and a little gas will stop it. A 4-cylinder engine, unless equipped with balancer shafts, such as the big Porsche 944 2.5, 2.7 and 3 litre engines, will always be a bit rough. I have a car with a V8 engine in it, and when it is idling, I can stand a £1 coin on its' edge on the air filter, and it stays put! A V8 is in perfect balance, as is a straight six, and a V12.
2006-09-13 19:22:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is only vibrating on idle, it could mean that one cylinder is misfiring on idle. As this could be caused by numerous things, air leak, plug or plug lead breaking down, faulty distributor, etc., etc., the only real way to find out is to take it to a VW dealer with a diagnostic computer.
2006-09-13 22:02:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way to stop the shake is to find out what is causing it. Is it missing? Is it only when you drive or all the time? There are lots of things it could be.
2006-09-13 16:18:47 · answer #4 · answered by daddyd5150 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem which turned out to be timing, just get a tuning mechanic to run a short test,he will check you belt tension etc and should not cost much,he can easily adjust your idling speed.
This will get worse if you do not get it checked out,with winter on its way,also get him to check your automatic choke as a matter of course.
I hope this helps.
2006-09-13 21:50:31 · answer #5 · answered by mentor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough information. Many things could cause an engine to shake.
Have a nice day!
2006-09-13 16:22:46 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Alf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a new car before your engine falls out!
2006-09-14 02:01:55 · answer #7 · answered by Sarah G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
One way is to take it to a mechanic, It could just be your idling revs are to low or fuel is not getting to your carburetor, it could just be your air filter needs changing
2006-09-13 21:01:41 · answer #8 · answered by mushy peas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Engine mountings could be cream crackered.
2006-09-13 16:25:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probebly a engine mount rubber,
2006-09-16 12:21:30 · answer #10 · answered by sred04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋