Clutch pedal and shift knob vibration

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09-28-2002, 11:28 PM
ChthonicPowers

Clutch pedal and shift knob vibration

hello everyone:

The vibrations in my '87 Accord seem to have increased these past couple of days..especially in the shift knob and the clutch pedal..its not very significant..but when the car's moving and u put your foot down on the clutch pedal...very slightly,. you feel the vibration..more than it was previously :(

i am thinking of using some additives with my engine oil etc.

Is Zmax anygood? :confused:

I am also thinking of changing the tranny fluid..

What r you guys suggestions? My car's the base model and so its not fuel injected :(
09-29-2002, 04:47 AM
ACCORD EX

you mean your car vibrates >?? does the steering wheel vibrates ? or when brake is applied ! ? does it vibrate in idle ?

MIKE
09-29-2002, 06:32 AM
ChthonicPowers

No..the car is pretty smooth. its just I feel the vibrations on the shift knob and clutch pedal r harsher now..you can feel more vibrations on them :(
09-29-2002, 06:48 AM
ChthonicPowers

increased friction maybe...:confused:
09-29-2002, 07:22 AM
smufguy

its probably ur engine mounts in their last days. Get urethane mounts if possible, if not get the stock ones from the dealer .
09-29-2002, 07:25 AM
rocky2

Go with your first thought......changing trans oil.....remember to use 10-30w motor oil in trans. Wrong oil in there could be a disaster.
09-29-2002, 09:54 AM
AZmike

For our trannies 10W-30 is for cold climates, 10W-40 is for warm climates

I'm with smufguy, it sounds like one or more of your mounts are going. Check them soon or your axles may be next.
09-29-2002, 10:03 AM
Jims 86LXI HB

I'm thinking engine mounts to, let us know what you find out.
09-29-2002, 10:43 AM
Dutchboy

mine does that and its the mounts...i bolted the engine down but then there was to much vibrations when idling ...but it was smooth and no more shaking when taking off...so i took it off and live with it..
I want to get the solid mounts now,,,

Thats what i would go with.
BEn
09-29-2002, 11:02 AM
ChthonicPowers

hmm I doubt its the mounts..cuz the vibration seems to be coming from the engine/tranny....I'll change the tranny oil and see if it helps :)
09-29-2002, 01:43 PM
ACCORD EX

yeah change the oil ! i think if your engine mounts are bad then it should vibrate in idle !
anyway check your mounts and see if they are cracked ( liquid coming outa of them !)

MIKE
09-29-2002, 07:34 PM
smufguy

just on one note, if u did drive a car with a hyrdaulic clutch, then yeah our 3g direct cable clutch does vibrate more. just so that u know :)
09-29-2002, 09:46 PM
ChthonicPowers

Quote:

Originally posted by smufguy
just on one note, if u did drive a car with a hyrdaulic clutch, then yeah our 3g direct cable clutch does vibrate more. just so that u know :)

oo00oo :(