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Old 10-22-2012, 08:33 AM
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Default Truck sometimes shakes really bad

I haven't had it long. I've read a lot on here trying to find out what it could be but I can't figure it out.

It's not at a certain speed or rpm. Just sometimes the entire thing shakes really bad like I'm on a very bumpy road. It does not last for more than 5 seconds. I'm not sure if it's normal because I've never had a truck before. It also doesn't happen every time I drive it.

The engine makes a squeaking noise when it's cold. I'm pretty sure it's from the belts and I have a feeling it's a pully or tensioner, not the actual belt.

I thought maybe it was a bad ujoint but it doesn't make a click going into R or D. The truck doesn't shake at a set speed.

When it's warmed up it idles at 600rpm, which I think is low.

Its a 2003 3.0 edge supercab with 90k miles.

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Old 10-22-2012, 08:40 AM
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no cel?

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Old 10-22-2012, 08:41 AM
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Does feel more like a suspension shake or a engine shake ?

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Old 10-22-2012, 08:46 AM
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no cel?

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Thanks!

No cel. It runs well. I've put 500 miles on it and it's the only issue I notice.

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Does feel more like a suspension shake or a engine shake ?

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It definitely feels like the engine.
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Old 10-22-2012, 08:48 AM
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Sounds like it could be missing like a spark plug or the coil pack is starting to go

One of my spark plugs failed and that was one rough ride to autozone with surprisingly no cel until the return trip

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Old 10-22-2012, 08:54 AM
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Sounds like it could be missing like a spark plug or the coil pack is starting to go

One of my spark plugs failed and that was one rough ride to autozone with surprisingly no cel until the return trip

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I read some of the symptoms for it and I'm guessing it's that! thanks

btw, if it was the cam synchronizer. Would the squeak be there all the time?
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Old 10-22-2012, 08:55 AM
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broken motor mount maybe?
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Old 10-22-2012, 09:14 AM
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broken motor mount maybe?
I would also say motor mounts.. Put it into gear with the break on and give it a little gas and have a friend check to see how much the engine is moving..

But if you notice a lack of power it could be a few bad plugs. My Toyota would shake really bad when it had a misfire in low RPMS
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