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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 02:34 PM
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Default Engine Shaking like the macarenna

Man, i know i've posted this before but itz starting to get REAL annoying. I have already replaced the wires, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor and the battery as well. What the heck is making my engine shake violently at idle? The RPM meter drops up and down and gets very annoying. The timing belt has already been replaced as well. I NEED HELP FELLOW HONDA-TECH MEMBERS...!!
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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 02:37 PM
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Default Re: Engine Shaking like the macarenna (94ludesi)

Do you hear any knocking noises? Pinging? Tapping? Anything?

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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 03:34 PM
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No weird noises at all. However when I open the hood and look at the engine it shakes and vibrates alot when the rpm drops at idle and i can really see the engine jerk.
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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 03:49 PM
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Default Re: Engine Shaking like the macarenna (94ludesi)

huh... well, it really sounds like a spun bearing, except for no noises. Crazy.

A few things to think about:
Balancer shaft maybe?
Any smoke out the back end?
Have you run the compression numbers yet?

I still say pull the oil pan and check the bearings. It may not be it, but it'd be nice to rule it out completely.
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Old Sep 29, 2001 | 05:42 PM
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Could it be some broken motor mounts?
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Old Sep 30, 2001 | 12:15 PM
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possible... but that wouldn't account for the revving up and down.

Im still curious to see if it smokes at all.
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Old Sep 30, 2001 | 12:21 PM
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When was your timming belt replaced? If who ever did it didn't time the balancer shafts at the same time would cause a vibration, certainally at Idle..

Check it out, go ask the machanic..
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Old Oct 2, 2001 | 12:58 PM
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Hey 94ludesi, i have the same problem with my teg. Did u solve the problem ?
I also did the usual, new plugs, wires, cap and rotor, pcv, and
also did a timing belt change recently.
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