Thread: "Sudden Death"
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Old 03-09-2004, 06:09 AM
NormanB NormanB is offline
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Now I have only 1 problem left and that is, the engine shakes while I am on D but not in N or P. My mechanic says it's time for a top overhaul. Guess he's right. Cheers
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I think you are too trusting and guessing that your mechanic is right could be an expensive waste of money.

There are a myriad of reasons why your engine could shake whilst in D but not in N or P. I am no expert but my guess is as you move it to D the idle speed drops (this is normal) and the engine becomes lumpier at low revs (normal) but you may have bad engine mounts (not normal) and this is transmitting the vibration to the chassis.

I offer this, not as a definitive diagnosis, just as an alternative scenario.

Do you trust me?

Get a second opinion or at least get this mechanic to explain his logic!

Good luck.
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