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Doublecheck the timing belt work. This is likely to be a large part of the problem in my experience.
(When something new is wrong after I worked on it, I usually didn’t do everything right. It happens.) :silly:did the engine shake before the timing belt change?
try searching for vacuum leaks. is the check engine
light on?if so post codes.The timing belt was changed about 2000km ago . It didnt had any vibrations before changing the timing belt .The car had some vibrations after the timing belt change but it was not much .
And for the codes -you mean the codes from the ecu right ? Where can I read those ?
[quote=”martinfreefall” post=47211]The timing belt was changed about 2000km ago . It didnt had any vibrations before changing the timing belt .The car had some vibrations after the timing belt change but it was not much .
And for the codes -you mean the codes from the ecu right ? Where can I read those ?[/quote]
I’d still look at the timing belt. The key here is no vibration before the belt change, some after, then suddenly a lot.
Yes, we do mean the ECU codes. Most part stores can read the code for you.
Recently a heavy AC work was done on it . The vibration had completely disappeared after that . (i for got to mention it early ). The mechanic who did the AC said that the left ,right arms and some things related it has worn out .
[quote=”martinfreefall” post=47214]Recently a heavy AC work was done on it . The vibration had completely disappeared after that . (i for got to mention it early ). The mechanic who did the AC said that the left ,right arms and some things related it has worn out .[/quote]
Okay, things change.
First, what is the year, exact model, engine size/type, transmission and mileage? What are the first, eighth, and tenth digits of the VIN?
Next is the check engine or malfunction light on? If so, what is the code/s. (Check for codes even if the light is not on.)Any codes present can help.
Third, Can you get a more accurate description than ‘the left ,right arms and some things related it’? I really don’t understand what is meant by that.Since it’s a diesel it will be difficult if not impossible to do the power balance test. You may want to go back and check the timing marks on the belt to make sure everything is lined up correctly. If it is then you might want to do a compression test to see if the engine has a mechanical issue. Outside of that it could be a fuel delivery problem. I’d check the other things first however.
I had it inspected by a mechanic. He said that one of the engine mount was broken and has to be replaced . He also said that I have to change all the 4 mounts even though the other three is fine . Is that required ?
[quote=”martinfreefall” post=47712]I had it inspected by a mechanic. He said that one of the engine mount was broken and has to be replaced . He also said that I have to change all the 4 mounts even though the other three is fine . Is that required ?[/quote]
Required? No. Very highly recommended as a best practice? Yes. Think about it. Whatever caused that mount to break may have, and probably has damaged the others. These are what actually holds the engine in the car. It’s unlikely that the others will fail all at once, but do you really want to have to do this again soon?
Personally, I’d do all four. Assuming I have the funds.
One of engine mount that was replaced.
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/martinfreefall/SAM_1508_zps065eb570.jpg
I would reccomend taking it back to where you had your timing belt done to have them double check their work.
[quote=”martinfreefall” post=48231]One of engine mount that was replaced.
http://i1275.photobucket.com/albums/y447/martinfreefall/SAM_1508_zps065eb570.jpg%5B/quote%5D
Yes, that one is definitely done for. It’s hard to tell from the photo, but the one to its right looks to be ‘not long for this world’ also.
Anytime I see an engine vibration like that I look to engine performance first. If you have a rough running engine you can change all the mounts you like but the vibration will still be there. I recommend addressing the engine first before doing anything with the mounts. Given that the timing belt was just changed I would say it’s worth going back to make sure everything is in time correctly.
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