Vibration

[Daveathome]

Hi all, Well I bought the 125/350 Jumbo 53 plate, well pleased with her,

But as there always is a but I have a Vibration between 2000 and 2500 revs, not much but should i be concerned about it. its done 96k but had a new engine 12k ago fitted by ford.
PS..........what a great van the mk6 is I should have got one ages ago.

Dave

[scotiaredd]

looked into this a wee while ago, vibes and rattles. Rumbles on low revs could be a DMF Problem. Flywheel breaking up and causes a rumble on lower revs Dont Quote me though as the vibe you say could be anything. The way i look at it. Think the worst and anything less is a Bonus

[xbox360]

Is there a clatering sound form the engine when the van is is swiched off ?

[Daveathome]

Nope all sounds ok no rattles or strange noises

[Azer van man]

This may seem stupid does it happen at a set speed it could be ur wheels need balancing or the tracking might be out, just an idea

[Daveathome]

thats what i did 1st had all tyres checked and balanced, it happens most when in 5th, say 1800 revs and i put my foot down a bit not to the floor and also when pulling up a steep hill, ie when the engine is working a bit

[Daveathome]

Oh one more thing,, at 3000 revs the speed is 65 mph is this the same as u guys as this seems a slow for 3000 revs to me ??

[Nighthawk]

rpm to road speed sounds about right.

Have you checked the condition of the rear prop shaft universal joint?
it's a greased item on service on certain builds of Transit, but it's often overlooked.

[Daveathome]

I have had a look at the u/j can't see a nipple on it so i guess it is maintance free ?? but when i push pull up and down there is a lot of play on both u/j's maybe 1/2 inch movment. the rubbers look ok.