Hi All!
Not been on for a LONG time, as the Accord's moved on, but just I’ve had a mechanic friend of mine get in touch with an issue he’s trying to resolve on a Euro R Accord (’05) that he’s got in:
(The R8, is the mechanic’s – lucky sod!)
The problem – a vibration that usually, but not always, comes in when accelerating and driving from 2nd gear upwards and persists when cruising at motorway speeds, making the car quite uncomfortable for the owner. The Mechanic’s asked me to see whether anyone in the Honda community may have some advice. Hopefully, someone here may be able to ***ist/advise beyond what I’ve got already…
Notes:
The new shaft has a degree of play in it:
and the other side (couldn’t get a video) feels about the same, maybe a bit better.
So! The Questions!
Hopefully someone can chip in – it’s a lovely car and tempting me a lot, as the owner has hinted at maybe selling it! I still really Love these Gen 7 Accords!
PS - The front engine mount has a vacuum line tapped into it – can someone confirm whether this is designed to firm up the mount to minimise engine pitching on acceleration/braking, or what is its function? More curious than anything…
Not been on for a LONG time, as the Accord's moved on, but just I’ve had a mechanic friend of mine get in touch with an issue he’s trying to resolve on a Euro R Accord (’05) that he’s got in:
(The R8, is the mechanic’s – lucky sod!)
The problem – a vibration that usually, but not always, comes in when accelerating and driving from 2nd gear upwards and persists when cruising at motorway speeds, making the car quite uncomfortable for the owner. The Mechanic’s asked me to see whether anyone in the Honda community may have some advice. Hopefully, someone here may be able to ***ist/advise beyond what I’ve got already…
Notes:
- It doesn’t always happen – sometimes the car is ok, or not as bad.
- It’s worse going uphill, but lessens or dies away when accelerating hard, or going downhill.
- It doesn’t happen when the engine is revved at standstill.
The new shaft has a degree of play in it:
and the other side (couldn’t get a video) feels about the same, maybe a bit better.
So! The Questions!
- Is that movement in the Dvr side shaft ‘normal’?
- Are there any other thoughts on possible causes?
- If, as suspected, it’s driveshaft/CV joint related, where can you get Euro R shafts from (any recommended good quality suppliers?
- Are there any good H specialists in the SW or nearby? My knowledge is very out of date!
Hopefully someone can chip in – it’s a lovely car and tempting me a lot, as the owner has hinted at maybe selling it! I still really Love these Gen 7 Accords!
PS - The front engine mount has a vacuum line tapped into it – can someone confirm whether this is designed to firm up the mount to minimise engine pitching on acceleration/braking, or what is its function? More curious than anything…