Thread: D2 vibration at idle

I notice it says Work Horse in your signature. Done some serious heavy towing? Check the td5 engine mounts, especially the RHS one.

Mine were stuffed and causing some strange sounds turning right and vibrations at idle.

See my post on engine mounts.

BradM

can this be related to Redbacks bad vibes

manual auto,, I know,,
just seems to be a few D2 vibe posts around,,,

Originally Posted by BradM

I notice it says Work Horse in your signature. Done some serious heavy towing? Check the td5 engine mounts, especially the RHS one.

Mine were stuffed and causing some strange sounds turning right and vibrations at idle.

See my post on engine mounts.

BradM

True it tows a very large double horse float and large horses. but it only does it when cold??????

Justin

mine does this too on occasion, and mostly when the trans is cold too. perhaps its the fluid we use? i'm using a valvoline dex3. also perhaps its something in the electrics/solenoids sticking sometimes? i hope you(i) get an answer from the knowledgeable guys on here too.

Originally Posted by simonr23

mine does this too on occasion, and mostly when the trans is cold too. perhaps its the fluid we use? i'm using a valvoline dex3. also perhaps its something in the electrics/solenoids sticking sometimes? i hope you(i) get an answer from the knowledgeable guys on here too.

Simon
Could be the fluid who knows. But I may put a service kit through the trans and try another brand of oil to yours and see.

Justin

Gday, sounds like engine mounts after what MR Automotive told me, on the last service they said engine mounts are looking like replacement soon, they told me car will vibrate on idle or take off and will not cause any major damage if the go all together, Quoted $350 each side

Have a look at how to check your engine mount and the pictures in my TD5 RHS engine mount post. The rubber in the mount may well be expanding a bit when engine bay heats up. Enough to tighten up and stop the vibration.

My 03 TD5 Auto only had 89,000 klms on the clock. You are hauling a heavy load also.

BradM

Thanks very much guys. Will stick it on the hoist and have a sticky.

Justin