hi guys... need an expert advice very bad... after i start the engine, my townace shakes so bad making load sounds but when i step on my gas pedal the shakes disappeared... i notice that everytime my townace goes idle, it shakes, like stopping on a stop light and shifting back to Drive before i step on the pedal... my father-in-law told me that i should check my clutch becasue its slipping already.

please help... thanks.

- (#1659) Jeffrey, 5 Jun 05 22:19

Low tickover?
Exhaust knocking?
Clutch would not make the engine bang.

- (#1659) Clive (Bristol), 6 Jun 05 02:07

Low tickover (check for loose adjustment screws on the diesel pump) or (possibly) an air leak at the fuel filter, or a blocked injector. Any smoke?

- (#1659) David Miller, 6 Jun 05 02:12

NO SMOKE... just shaking sounds... it happens when i start the engine or when the townie move forward on Drive without hitting the gas pedal.

my townace emits black smokes when going uphill or when i'm trying to overtake a vehicle... going from a much slower speed to a faster one.

- (#1659) Jeffrey, 6 Jun 05 02:26

...it just shakes. i think the sounds was produced by all the shakes.

- (#1659) Jeffrey, 6 Jun 05 02:40

What rpm is it idling at when hot...and cold....?

- (#1659) chris turner, 6 Jun 05 12:41

Just an idea Have a look at the engine mountings to make sure they are not loose or split.

- (#1659) Richard, 6 Jun 05 16:30

i mean 'idling' is when shifting from Neutral to Drive without stepping on the gas pedal and when i start the engine... oh its cold.

Could it be possible that the engine have not enough motor oil? May level is somewhere between the middle and F mark. =)

- (#1659) Jeffrey, 6 Jun 05 20:07

We know what you mean, but what rpms are indicated on the tachometer at this time? Should be around 800. Any lower could be uneven.

If your car does not have a tachometer (rev-counter)you'd need a garage to check and adjust the idle speed before continuing.

- (#1659) David Miller, 7 Jun 05 00:13

engine stills shake on drive (without stepping on the gas pedal)

=(

- (#1659) Jeffrey, 21 Jun 05 02:40

You want to answer the question? Might help me help you...

- (#1659) David Miller, 21 Jun 05 15:55

RPM is 800 Rounds per minute...

- (#1659) Jeffrey, 27 Jun 05 22:57

And it's shaking at that speed? You need to look at compression, injectors, and engine moounts.

- (#1659) David Miller, 28 Jun 05 00:51

Thanks a lot David... =)

- (#1659) Jeffrey, 28 Jun 05 17:41

Hi... i adjusted the RPM to 900 and it did stops the shakes but still when i shift to DRIVE or REVERSE its still shakes... i thik i should adjust it to 1100 RPM. hehehehe

- (#1659) Jeffrey, 2 Jul 05 07:14