I agree, I've seen cracked flex plates make this sort of noise on other cars. You have to rule everything else out though since you'll have to pull the transmission to confirm. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Project Pat Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 10:54 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Driveline vibration 87 automatic Torque converter or flex plate will vibrate when the van is stationary. Rev the motor in the driveway and check. Brakes- did you replace the drums or just the shoes? Did you rotate tires from front to rear? Did you notice any difference at all? If you have access, I think the easiest thing to try next is different wheels. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Finn Runyon Sent: Monday, September 09, 2013 9:22 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Driveline vibration 87 automatic To continue this thread, I have replaced everything that is obvious, bearings, cv's,tire rotation/balance, brakes, motor mounts. As previously stated the vibration/harmonic evens out a bit @60mph, but at that speed the increased general noise may cover it. At slower speeds, a hard right turn makes it go away. I am wondering if a weak transmission mount (I believe it is original) would cause something like this. The next thought that I don't want to consider at the moment is the torque converter or the flex plate? Again any advice about where next to look would be great! Thanks in advance... Finn Taos, NM 87 Westy Pooh 89 Westy Roo |
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