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by phantomtitch
Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Vibration when accelerating
Replies: 18
Views: 8114

Re: Vibration when accelerating

No stering wheel wobble, no gearstick shake, more in the chassis and footwell..... :evil:

Whatever it is it's going to cost me unless I can find a "Cash in hand" mechanich who knows what he is doing, now that woul dbe cool 8)
by phantomtitch
Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:44 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Vibration when accelerating
Replies: 18
Views: 8114

Re: Vibration when accelerating

Pedals, nothing on gearstick!!
by phantomtitch
Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:48 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Vibration when accelerating
Replies: 18
Views: 8114

Re: Vibration when accelerating

I am not sure when driving at 60mph its a good idea to be Videoing?

The Pug garage changed engine mounts.... they are clueless... :|
by phantomtitch
Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Vibration when accelerating
Replies: 18
Views: 8114

Re: Vibration when accelerating

Worst when loaded up in 3rd gear, 4th gear not so much and towing at 60 in 5th its still there but bearable....
by phantomtitch
Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Vibration when accelerating
Replies: 18
Views: 8114

Re: Vibration when accelerating

Well its been a while :cry: given up discussions with the Pug garage :evil: , good news is I got all my money back, bad news is I still have the sodding Vibration :( Anbody know a good mechanic with Pug experiece who could diagnose and then fix the issue £££ waiting for the right applicant :idea: It...
by phantomtitch
Thu Jan 21, 2010 12:08 pm
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Vibration when accelerating
Replies: 18
Views: 8114

Re: Vibration when accelerating

With gentle acceleration no vibration well none you can feel, its worse in 3rd gear and pulling hard, no difference with either lock on steering... In 4th its noticable and as you get faster the level declines... Looks like the garage are changing the engine mounts :idea: Not sure about the other is...
by phantomtitch
Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:52 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Vibration when accelerating
Replies: 18
Views: 8114

Re: Vibration when accelerating

The mechanic said it was solid, hard to belive him at the moment :?:
by phantomtitch
Thu Jan 21, 2010 9:57 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Vibration when accelerating
Replies: 18
Views: 8114

Re: Vibration when accelerating

Well, they replaced the drivshafts again and guess what, still the same :roll: I told them its engine mounts and they say they are fine, so I said what is it then, they are talking about ripping out the gearbox :!: As recomended earlier I think its time to run away and hide :( I think I;ll change th...
by phantomtitch
Tue Jan 19, 2010 9:42 am
Forum: Engine, Clutch and Transmission
Topic: Vibration when accelerating
Replies: 18
Views: 8114

Vibration when accelerating

My first post although I have owned my 406 HDI 11 estate for over 4 years. 136K miles on the clock.. Other than the new DMFW and clutch last year she has been a great car, but now I am in trouble. :shock: The car vibrates when accelerating hard in third and not so bad in forth, on the overrun its fi...