Vibrations through to the steering wheel
Hi guys,
So when I leave it idling the steering wheel will be vibrating loads, however when I start driving at normal speeds it's fine, but at about 70-80mph it starts vibrating quite a lot again.
Any ideas why this is?
The vibration at speed points to wheel balancing but the vibration at idle does not
So I'm going to hazard a guess and say you have got a knackered engine mount hence the vibration at idle
It's most likey the lower front mount
Or the rear gearbox mount they are quite a common part prone to failure
Just my two cents and I may be wrong but it's something for you to check but will probably need a ramp to do so
Do you get any clunking or knocking noises?
Last edited by Andyb712; 6th October 2018 at 02:47 PM.
2009 Astra H Vxr arden blue uprated gearbox endcase with bigger bearings, 3" cobra catback non res with toyosport 2.5 double decat, mtc crossover delete and tophat
Planning to go stage 3/3.5 eventually
The front lower mount can be checked with car stationary get some one watch the mount
In 1st no revs hand brake on just lift the clutch till biting point and you will see the mount jumping around
Just be very careful you or them don't get flattened I would probably chock the wheels with something too
2009 Astra H Vxr arden blue uprated gearbox endcase with bigger bearings, 3" cobra catback non res with toyosport 2.5 double decat, mtc crossover delete and tophat
Planning to go stage 3/3.5 eventually
Originally Posted by Andyb712
I don't get any knocking or clunking at all.
The only noise I get occasionally is when I let off the accelerator between 3-3.5k and I get a noise which I think is just the turbo. Bit of a whooshing noise.
Could still be collapsed and absent clunking.
Get down there for a look.
Would you be able to point me in the direction of where I should be looking? I'm pretty clueless with all this.
https://www.courtenaysport.co.uk/blo...M-Fit12-wa.jpg
Is this what I'm looking for?
That looks about right. There are gaps in the original mounts to help absorb vibration. Unfortunately with age and mileage, the rubber starts to tear/sag.
See if you can spot any tears on the rubber, or if the centre pin mounting is sitting down low almost on the mount's metal frame.
You can see it from the top too just to the left of the battery
2009 Astra H Vxr arden blue uprated gearbox endcase with bigger bearings, 3" cobra catback non res with toyosport 2.5 double decat, mtc crossover delete and tophat
Planning to go stage 3/3.5 eventually
Sounds about right. Mounted on the crossmember bar that runs North-South.
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