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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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When i floor my car taking off, or even at half throttle taking off i get a strange vibration noise i cannot pinpoint. sometimes it sounds like its in the transmission area, and other times is sounds like its in the rear of the car somewhere, but always underneath. Are there any areas that are suspectable to vibration like this? Again it only does it on take off, never while moving
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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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front differential bushing?? U-joint?? Tranny mount?? motor mount??

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thanks for the reply, i checked the u-joints, and the diff bushing, and they look fine. I never thought of the tranny mount, I'll check that out now, thanks
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Old Aug 1, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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https://www.tracyperformanceenterpri...diagnosis.html

Important to understand source...many vibration causes...good luck
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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Try checking tire balance,Flat spots from setting, if new tires try tire truing(the process when they shave the tires to match each other)
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Old Aug 2, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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ok, maybe i should clarify. There is no "felt vibration". just a noise that sounds like something shaking/fretting against something else. I have looked over everything i can think of and cannot find it. its driving me crazy if you have any ideas about what may be loose, or shaking at take off only please let me know
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Rap your exhaust with a rubber mallet and check hangers..another possibility is the E-brake shoes...
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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 08:07 AM
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Check trailing arm bushing (in the front of the trailing arms) to see if they are worn.

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