I researched the source of a 500 Hz vibration at idle, mostly in the
cab and I think I've located it as being the exhaust resonator
touching the frame.
The questions are:
1. Will replacing the struts increase the clearance between the
resonator and frame.
2. Do the helical springs loose their springiness and collapse, making
the repair above ineffective.
3. How do I tell if struts are "leaking" everything looks pretty
oily
Notes:
1. I replaced the front motor mount which was chewed up.
2. The other two motor mounts appear intact.
3. Engine size = 2.6L
Thanks for your help.
maxpower - 07 Mar 2005 22:26 GMT
> I researched the source of a 500 Hz vibration at idle, mostly in the
> cab and I think I've located it as being the exhaust resonator
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> Thanks for your help.
Are you refering to the catylitic convertor hitting the k frame on accel?
Causing this noise? And does it not do it in reverse?
Alex Rodriguez - 08 Mar 2005 18:06 GMT
>3. How do I tell if struts are "leaking" everything looks pretty
>oily
clean up the struts. Drive around for a while. Then check the strut
again. If it is oil, it is probably leaking.
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Alex