Vibration From Engine? - Focaljet

**Technarch** · 06-19-2001, 02:45 PM

Check your oil levels to make sure it isn't overfilled.. too much oil can cause vibration.

**Hatchman** · 06-19-2001, 05:14 PM

Why does your car vibrate?

It may be caused by any of these factors:

*Out of balance tires

*Out of round or separating tires

*Bent or warped wheels

*Loose or worn suspension parts

*Loose or worn drive shafts

*Warped brake rotors and/or drums

How can you find out which it is?

First, answer some questions:

*At what speed does the vibration occur?

*Does it vibrate only while braking?

*Does it vibrate only while accelerating?

*Does the vibration start after hitting bumps?

*Were there any repairs recently performed on the vehicle?

Just a few places to start looking for the answer.

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**SE-RMAN** · 06-20-2001, 12:38 AM

Any one had this crop up over time. There is a slight vibration threw the car which wasn't there when new.Just a tingle threw the body. Maybe a bad idler pulley or something? Also since I am on this subject I know people have had vibration threw the steering wheel as well I have that slightly still got a little better after tire balance but still present somewhat. Any fixes?

**b_derksen** · 06-20-2001, 12:53 AM

I don't really have a vibration, but when I am accelerating I often notice the rpms don't climb perfectly smooth. I've noticed this in other Zetecs with the MTX. Is this just a characteristic?
Brian

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Current ride: 01 Focus Street Edition Sedan Malibu Blue MTX

06-19-2001, 02:45 PM	#1
Technarch TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 433	Re: Vibration From Engine? Check your oil levels to make sure it isn't overfilled.. too much oil can cause vibration.

06-19-2001, 05:14 PM	#2
Hatchman TEAM Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: (Rick) Cape May, NJ Posts: 826	Re: Vibration From Engine? Why does your car vibrate? It may be caused by any of these factors: Out of balance tires Out of round or separating tires Bent or warped wheels Loose or worn suspension parts Loose or worn drive shafts Warped brake rotors and/or drums How can you find out which it is? First, answer some questions: At what speed does the vibration occur? Does it vibrate only while braking? Does it vibrate only while accelerating? Does the vibration start after hitting bumps? *Were there any repairs recently performed on the vehicle? Just a few places to start looking for the answer. ------------------ Focus on Jesus www.ourchurch.com/member/d/dennischurch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2001 ZX3 CD Silver 5spd, power group, K&N air filter, fog light mod, shorty antenna, intake & exhaust resonators removed, seatbelt chime disabled

06-20-2001, 12:38 AM	#3
SE-RMAN TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Fitchburg,Mass.,USA Posts: 146	Vibration From Engine? Any one had this crop up over time. There is a slight vibration threw the car which wasn't there when new.Just a tingle threw the body. Maybe a bad idler pulley or something? Also since I am on this subject I know people have had vibration threw the steering wheel as well I have that slightly still got a little better after tire balance but still present somewhat. Any fixes?

06-20-2001, 12:53 AM	#4
b_derksen TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Winkler, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 110	Re: Vibration From Engine? I don't really have a vibration, but when I am accelerating I often notice the rpms don't climb perfectly smooth. I've noticed this in other Zetecs with the MTX. Is this just a characteristic? Brian ------------------ Current ride: 01 Focus Street Edition Sedan Malibu Blue MTX

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