3rd gen Engine/Drivetrain Engine/Drivetrain Modification Discussions for 1999-2003 Models Only (BJ chassis)

Revving vibration question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old April-5th-2007 | 01:18 PM
  #1  
Tedster's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 89
From: Spokane, WA
Tedster is on a distinguished road
Revving vibration question

So when I'm idling and I rev up the engine, from 1000 - 1400 rpm's, theres a slight vibration, I can feel it in the car and the dash... whats up with that? And when the revs come back down, again i can feel it from 1400 down to 1000 rpms... help... Thanks.
Old April-5th-2007 | 04:11 PM
  #2  
Luzer's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 218
From: Colfax, Washington
Luzer is on a distinguished road
Not enough info.
1. Are you idling with the clutch pushed in, or do you have it in neutral? I am assuming that you are referring to the car in your sig, which is 5-speed.

2. Can you hear the vibration at all?

3. Does it do this when driving?

4. Is this a new thing?

5. Did this suddenly start or has it been slowly getting worse?

6. How many miles are on your car?

Have someone run the gas pedal while you listen and feel around the engine bay to try to locate the vibration. Use a long screwdriver or long extension as a "stethescope". I am suspecting an engine mount at this point, but I would think it would get worse while driving.
Old April-5th-2007 | 04:14 PM
  #3  
Tedster's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 89
From: Spokane, WA
Tedster is on a distinguished road
No clutch pushed in, just at idle in neutral. I cant hear it, just feel it, not a big one, just slight... doesnt do while driving, pretty smooth. Well I guess i just noticed it recently so now sure how long its been. Miles - close to 150k.
Im wondering if it needs a tune up... ?.?
Thanks for the info.
Old April-5th-2007 | 04:29 PM
  #4  
Luzer's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 218
From: Colfax, Washington
Luzer is on a distinguished road
Try it with the clutch pushed in. That way you can eliminate the transmission. With the clutch out, tranny in neutral, the transmission internals are spinning. With the clutch pushed in, the tranny is not moving.

If it has been a while since your last tune-up, it can't hurt to do that.
Old May-29th-2007 | 03:56 AM
  #5  
pol17's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 7
pol17 is on a distinguished road
i agree with the above posts, it might be that your car needs a tune-up.. also try to check your mazda engine mount.. it might need a replacement. give us an update regarding this matter.. good luck
Old May-29th-2007 | 02:44 PM
  #6  
_Kansei_'s Avatar
Tech/How-To/Northeast Mod
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 2,517
From: Rochester, New York
_Kansei_ is on a distinguished road
With 150k miles, I bet most if not all of the motor mounts are worn out. The front is likely torn too.

check a site like www.onlinemazdaparts.com (choose the replacement/Mechanical parts catalog) to buy originals. You can send an e-mail to mazdapart@gmail.com if you have any questions regarding which part to buy, and the guy there (Jason) will get back to you.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
onebadmazda3
Mazda3/Mazdaspeed3
3
March-26th-2009 09:34 AM
vw2p5
3rd gen Engine/Drivetrain
4
July-7th-2007 04:42 PM
Matty Mooling
3rd Gen Protege/MazdaSpeed/P5/MP3
5
March-28th-2005 07:46 AM
Murda
3rd Gen Protege/MazdaSpeed/P5/MP3
8
January-10th-2003 06:21 PM
jacphi
3rd gen Engine/Drivetrain
2
October-21st-2002 12:34 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:29 PM.