1999 Mazda 626 Engine vibration at idle 650 RPM

Tiny
BIFILAR
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  • 1999 MAZDA 626
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 13,250 MILES
Checked cyl compression after warm up. 2 adjacent cylinders read 30-60 psi, 6-8 revolutions to get to 60 psi. Pulled head, had valve job done, and replaced rings on all 4 cyls. Have about 100 miles on new rings. Runs great at every rpm except idle when warmed up. Steering wheel still shakes as does the hood especially when the a/c is on. Very aggravating and violent vibration. I had replaced the timing belt and other belts and 3 engine mounts and 1 trans mount[lower]. All mounts where ripped up really bad. I have already sunk $1200 or more into this abortion. Raise the idle to just above 800 rpm and the vibration is non-existent. Could there be a problem with the idle circuit in the computer? Bad o2 sensors, partially clogged catalytic converter? New platinum plugs where installed and the timing is right on the mark per manual. The ignition timing is, according to the Haynes manual, 11-13 degrees BTDC. With a timing light it reads from 10-12 degrees warmed up in park at idle. I'm looking at the o2 sensors next. What would be your guess? I hope the answer will not cost me $1200 or more. If it does I'll tell my son to just use it as-is. It vibrated in park or in neutral
Mike.
Sunday, November 7th, 2010 AT 1:41 AM

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Tiny
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Hi bifilar,

Thank you for the donation.

The idling speed specification is between 500 - 800 at idle in Park. At 600 rpm it is at the lower end of the scale, try adjusting to 750 and see if problem goes away.

Does the vibration increases or decreases when gear shift is moved to reverse or drive?
Are the compression readings equal for all cylinders?
Have you cleaned the throttle body?
Were the valve clearances adjusted to specs?
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