Volvo RWD 200 Forum

INDEX FOR 1/2026(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 3/2002 200 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


 VIEW    REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

Idle Vibration 200 1989

posted by  gilbyVT on  Fri Feb 4 11:08 CST 2011
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Fri Feb 4 14:14 CST 2011
[RELATED]

Lately, I've been experiencing a vibration at idle that I'd like to get resolved. I'm trying to assemble a list of everything to check before I dive in, so anything you guys can add will be apprecaited.

I haven't checked the motor mounts yet, but I replaced them about two years ago with cheap parts (Scantech or something similar). Is it possible they've gone bad already?

I read somewhere that this could be caused by a timing belt that's skipped a tooth or 2. I did do my timing belt in December before a 3,200 mile trip from KS to VT and back, but I tensioned the belt after 500 miles as prescribed. How likely is this to happen?

The car idles steady with no fluctuation, and the vibration goes away as soon as I increase the engine speed at all. I most feel it in the steering wheel and there is some noise in the dash from things being shaken as well. Thanks for you input!

-Matt
--
'89 244 M47






THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD

New Idle Vibration [200][1989]
posted by  gilbyVT  on Fri Feb 4 11:08 CST 2011 >


<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.