Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Bob G MN on September 27, 2019, 17:08:39

Title: vibration
Post by: Bob G MN on September 27, 2019, 17:08:39

I know this is an old topic but I could not find much help in reading the messages.
I had my automatic transmission taken (230SL) out to do some repair work and the tech says there is now a vibration which he attributes to old motor mounts.  I have never had a problem with vibration before so I thinking something is not alligned properly.
does it sound right that the motor mounts need replacing
Bob

Title: Re: vibration
Post by: teahead on September 27, 2019, 17:40:40

Vibration at certain speeds?

Did they drop the driveshaft to do work?  New Guibo?

Title: Re: vibration
Post by: Bob G MN on September 27, 2019, 19:10:37

They did drop the driveshaft so it is possible it is out of alignment but they think it is the motor mounts.
I pick the car up on Tuesday next so I can't comment on the different speeds.

Bob

Title: Re: vibration
Post by: Tyler S on September 27, 2019, 20:14:32

The driveshaft halves are balanced together as a unit. If they were not marked before being separated then this could be the cause. There is also a spacer on the transmission mount that keeps the driveshaft u-joints in the correct alignment. Bad Motor mounts would also cause a vibration standing still so that one is easy to rule out.

Title: Re: vibration
Post by: Bob G MN on September 28, 2019, 16:00:16

Tyler,
thanks.  Some good advice
RGS
Bob