So much noise when driving

[jjakimetz]

I just got past the beginner post count, but this feels like a beginner question. My car likes to be shaky at idle, what could be the cause of this?

[mtnbikaah]

motor mounts?

[jjakimetz]

Yeah that's kind of the same thing I was thinking.. How would I check to see if that's what it is? I have looked at the motor while running, it's not shaking crazily, it seems to be firmly planted to the chassis. I think the motor is shaking or something and it's so well mounted to the chassis that it's shaking the vehicle with the rest of it.

[iwork4mycb7]

when your driving is it shaky? or only when its stopped? you could check the engine mounts front,left,right but its kinda hard to check for the back one.

[jjakimetz]

Mainly just when stopped. When I'm cruising at any normal speed it ride's pretty smooth for the most part...

[TracieS]

could possibly b misssing mine shacked at idle but at normal speeds ok so i did a tune up and it stop

[jjakimetz]

I suppose oil in the spark plugs would be the cause of the misfire. I need to replace the valve cover casket/plug seals when I get paid.

[iwork4mycb7]

could be bad spark plugs , when was the last time you did a comple tune up?

[jjakimetz]

I haven't gotten to yet. All I've been able to afford so far is a coolant flush and an oil change. I don't have any money and I just spent $100 getting the oil, oil filter, oil pan, a funnel, coolant flush fluid, coolant, throttle body cleaner, a few tools and a jack. I'm broke til next paycheck..

[iwork4mycb7]

then if i was you i would do the spark plugs & spark plug wires.

[jjakimetz]

then if i was you i would do the spark plugs & spark plug wires.

you mean before or after the valve gasket job?

[SOHC-FTW]

ofcourse after or they will get covered in oil aswell.Also good way to check the mounts is to have a buddy go thru the gears while ur out side under the bay listen/check for un wanted movement or harsh noises while hes doing so.

[jjakimetz]

Ok thats what I thought.