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Bob G MN

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vibration
« on: September 27, 2019, 17:08:39 »
I know this is an old topic but I could not find much help in reading the messages.
I had my automatic transmission taken (230SL) out to do some repair work and the tech says there is now a vibration which he attributes to old motor mounts.  I have never had a problem with vibration before so I thinking something is not alligned properly.
does it sound right that the motor mounts need replacing
Bob
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teahead

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Re: vibration
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2019, 17:40:40 »
Vibration at certain speeds?

Did they drop the driveshaft to do work?  New Guibo?
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Bob G MN

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Re: vibration
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2019, 19:10:37 »
They did drop the driveshaft so it is possible it is out of alignment but they think it is the motor mounts.
I pick the car up on Tuesday next so I can't comment on the different speeds.

Bob
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Re: vibration
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2019, 20:14:32 »
The driveshaft halves are balanced together as a unit. If they were not marked before being separated then this could be the cause. There is also a spacer on the transmission mount that keeps the driveshaft u-joints in the correct alignment. Bad Motor mounts would also cause a vibration standing still so that one is easy to rule out.
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Bob G MN

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Re: vibration
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2019, 16:00:16 »
Tyler,
thanks.  Some good advice
RGS
Bob
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