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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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Hey all,

I have an 01 with 136K on her - lately I'm experiencing a very slight vibration at low rpms (between 800 - 1K). I usually notice it only when I'm idling or going very slow (1-2 mph). It feels like it's coming from the front center of the car somewhere. I also notice that when I put it in neutral, it goes away.

I know that's not a lot to go on but any suggestions? I haven't had my drive shaft flange bolts re-torqued in awhile so I'm getting that done this week - I was thinking it might have something to do with old engine/tranny mounts?

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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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My uneducated guess is engine and/or transmission mounts.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Have you had timing belt done and engine tuned up recently? might be idle is off.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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I had my spark plugs replaced about 700 miles ago by toyota - I used OEM plugs from Sewell - think this could be something to look into?

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Old Oct 31, 2011 | 06:41 AM
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Engine+transmission mounts.
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