Skyhaze001 Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I have a bit of a problem with my steering wheel shaking up and down when the engine is idling, for example at traffic lights. It's not just a little bit, it goes up and down pretty far and rather loudly which is very annoying. I can solve this problem by very slightly revving the engine, literally about 100 rpm will completely stop it. My idea to fix this was to raise the idle revs very slightly but when I ran this past a mechanic friend he said it could possibly damage the clutch but to ask on here to make sure. So I have 2 questions really: Will raising the revs when idle by about 100-200 rpm cause any damage to the clutch and if not do you think it will actually cure the problem? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
little dave Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Hi mate it's got a heavy duty rear gearbox mount that's the main cause of your shaking hope this helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
little dave Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 Plus I wouldn't mess about with the idling its just rite and in no way is it connected to the clutch sorry just want you to feel happy My suggestion would be a oem rear gearbox mount bush if it really bothers you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skyhaze001 Posted April 1, 2013 Author Share Posted April 1, 2013 OK thanks, I'll probably just leave it as it is then for now! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charged7s Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I have a bit of a problem with my steering wheel shaking up and down when the engine is idling, for example at traffic lights. It's not just a little bit, it goes up and down pretty far and rather loudly which is very annoying. I can solve this problem by very slightly revving the engine, literally about 100 rpm will completely stop it. My idea to fix this was to raise the idle revs very slightly but when I ran this past a mechanic friend he said it could possibly damage the clutch but to ask on here to make sure. So I have 2 questions really: Will raising the revs when idle by about 100-200 rpm cause any damage to the clutch and if not do you think it will actually cure the problem? What mechanic told you that? Be interested to know how it would damage the clutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 What engine mounts do you have?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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