Not sure if theres anyone left in this forum but I will ask this question here just in case.
I've been throwing a LOT of money at my 95 series Prado getting her up to date and turning her into a reliable family tourer. The car is starting and running like a dream (mostly). However theres one problem bothering me atm which my previous1kz-te engine never had and that is excessive engine vibration at idle (750-800rpm which smooths out at about 800-850rpm). I'm talking bonnet visibly vibrating a lot, vibrations through the auto trans gear levels and cabin and exhaust shaking like crazy with rattle noise!
Any ideas of things to try? Thanks in advance!
I've been throwing a LOT of money at my 95 series Prado getting her up to date and turning her into a reliable family tourer. The car is starting and running like a dream (mostly). However theres one problem bothering me atm which my previous1kz-te engine never had and that is excessive engine vibration at idle (750-800rpm which smooths out at about 800-850rpm). I'm talking bonnet visibly vibrating a lot, vibrations through the auto trans gear levels and cabin and exhaust shaking like crazy with rattle noise!
- The actual engine idle sounds otherwise though, not like the revs are too low or anything.
- Cold starts in half a turn.
- Small puff of dark grey/black smoke on heavy acceleration between gear shifts plus exhaust is a bit smelly (a friend driving behind me has advised me)
- Occasionally you can hear the engine miss while idling. Misses a lot of you hold the revs at 1000rpm and smokes a bit.
- Drivability is excellent
- Power is good
- Engine has a bit of blow by (catch can installed for this)
- Vacuum hoses look fine
- New engine mounts installed recently - seems to have made the problem worse
Any ideas of things to try? Thanks in advance!
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