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1992 Acura Legend Repair Question


Topics covered: Vibration, Engine, Jack.
Mileage: 130,000 miles.

Asked on July 28, 2011

Motor vibration

Acura legend,1992;motor vibration .usually starts at 1200 rpm.Mechanic checked motor mounts[ok].Put on diagnostic and could not find problem.Vibration is driving me crazy.thank you.VM
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Replied on July 28, 2011

Vibration felt in steering wheel? dash? seats ? does it change frequency with RPMs? Go away when coasting? trans in neutral? recent repairs?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on July 28, 2011

Check the EGR operations.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on July 29, 2011

To docfixit and khlow2008:Thank you both for replies.Vibration is in steering wheel, brake pedal ,rear view mirror.Latest repairs; balancing,motor mounts inspection,new cvboot.I I truly appreciate your replies and look forward to hearing from you again.As I said in my original question this vibration is making me crazy.Thank you again.

Tiny Response from baccarat3
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Replied on July 30, 2011

How were the engine mounts checked?

Try using a floor jack to lift the engine slightly and see if the vibrations goes away.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on July 31, 2011

I will have my mechanic jack up car.Thank you

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Replied on August 10, 2011

Welcome

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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