Rolf
Yes, this is idle vibration. Tail-pipe is a blur unless I crank the
idle-speed nob up to full.
And yes, this is a RHD Euro wagon, and therefore non-turbo.
Engine mounts have been changed many times. Not so sure about the
trannie mounts though. Must check that.
Cheers
Euan
I think you have other issues. All the engine mounts been replaced
(including trans)? I forgot about your 5speed, this is a euro right? I
know that as of 83 they still were lacking the extra sound deadening
that the turbos had. This is idle vibration?
Euan wrote:
I undertook to report back on the fitting of engine-lurch struts to
my 1985 300TD. Did they reduce the exhaust vibration problem which
has bedevilled me since my indie removed my old worn-out struts long
ago?
Short answer: I don't know yet. But I will if you guys can help me
with one last question.
Getting the struts on was murder. Took several trips to the tool shop
for wrenches small enough to work in the space available at the top
end of the struts. However, they're fitted now, and I'm a little
lighter in the knuckle-skin department.
Started the engine and discovered, or should I say, rediscovered, an
increased degree of engine vibration in the passenger cabin. Not
intolerable but definitely noticeable. I'd forgotten how much less
was transmitted with the struts removed. No lurch on shut-off though.
I think I'd rather have less vibration.
I'd cranked the securing nuts on the struts down to the limit of
their travel. I'm wondering if perhaps I should back them off so that
the rubber bushes are under less compression and can absorb more of
the vibration. What do you think? Is it necessary to tighten the nuts
as far as they will go? Or will that simply reduce the effectiveness
of the struts?
Grateful as ever for your advice
Cheers
Euan
1985 300TD 5-spd manual
221 K mi
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