Steering wheel vibration while turning sharp right 2001 R/T
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Steering wheel vibration while turning sharp right 2001 R/T
Problem:
Vibration in steering wheel when taking sharp right turn (and only right turn). Feels as if something is rubbing. Goes away when straightened out and it also (seems to be) RPM related. If I take same right turn in neutral, the vibration doesn't seem to be there. Also, under heavy acceleration, there is one loud pop noise (I am going to assume these are related).
Background:
This summer, I replaced my timing belt and water pump. While I was there, I replaced all the motor mounts with Anchor mounts. I instantly regretted doing this because of the vibrations. I replaced the frame mount first with OEM. Then I replaced the upper torque mount with OEM. The lower torque mount is still Anchor. Just recently, I replaced the tensioner bracket because I was/am experiencing a popping noise when I accelerate fast or go into reverse. When I installed the inner mount, the threads were cross threaded but I used it anyway because I needed my car. Upon hearing this pop noise, I went to check on all the bolt torques and the center bolt would just spin which is why I replaced it. Also, the vibration was not there prior to the timing belt install.
Guesses:
I think the pop noise is from the toque struts shifting (but everything is torqued). I am guessing this because the mount location for the upper torque strut looks like the bolts has been moving.
Vibration while turning is beyond me. I think it is belt related but everything lines up.
Anyone have any guesses or experience with this?
Vibration in steering wheel when taking sharp right turn (and only right turn). Feels as if something is rubbing. Goes away when straightened out and it also (seems to be) RPM related. If I take same right turn in neutral, the vibration doesn't seem to be there. Also, under heavy acceleration, there is one loud pop noise (I am going to assume these are related).
Background:
This summer, I replaced my timing belt and water pump. While I was there, I replaced all the motor mounts with Anchor mounts. I instantly regretted doing this because of the vibrations. I replaced the frame mount first with OEM. Then I replaced the upper torque mount with OEM. The lower torque mount is still Anchor. Just recently, I replaced the tensioner bracket because I was/am experiencing a popping noise when I accelerate fast or go into reverse. When I installed the inner mount, the threads were cross threaded but I used it anyway because I needed my car. Upon hearing this pop noise, I went to check on all the bolt torques and the center bolt would just spin which is why I replaced it. Also, the vibration was not there prior to the timing belt install.
Guesses:
I think the pop noise is from the toque struts shifting (but everything is torqued). I am guessing this because the mount location for the upper torque strut looks like the bolts has been moving.
Vibration while turning is beyond me. I think it is belt related but everything lines up.
Anyone have any guesses or experience with this?
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Well, I believe the problem has been solved. The transmission mount (which I replaced with anchor brand or similar) wasn't made correctly. The mount has/had a slight bend in it where it would rub against the frame causing this vibration when the engine moves toward the driver side (hard right turns). Using a pry bar, it was bent slightly so it wouldn't rub. If it happens again, I will be replacing the mount (hopefully not for a while/ever because it is cold out).
Long story short, I will never buy the "cheap" mounts again. More headache than they are worth.
Long story short, I will never buy the "cheap" mounts again. More headache than they are worth.
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You got it. Good that you found out what was going on.ducktapetg wrote:Long story short, I will never buy the "cheap" mounts again. More headache than they are worth.
We haven't gotten out of the 20's all week here, so I bet it's even colder there!
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Glad you found it. Anything that creates contact btween the drivetrain and car body can make some wicked vibration/sounds.
I had some road debris somehow get in between the passenger mount plate and the frame rail. (Splash Guard on) That was about the most horrible sound inside the car ever, but outside you couldn't really hear it, and it was down in there where it wasn't easy to see.
I had some road debris somehow get in between the passenger mount plate and the frame rail. (Splash Guard on) That was about the most horrible sound inside the car ever, but outside you couldn't really hear it, and it was down in there where it wasn't easy to see.
Bill
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What part of the transmission mount was bent? I'm interested in knowing which mount it was?? The 2000-02. Or 2003-05 had different style inserts( the rubber in the mount ). Atx mounts. Would love to see a picture of the bend your talking about in the mount.
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