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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: Kipster on September 03, 2011, 04:56:26 PM

Title: Vibration.
Post by: Kipster on September 03, 2011, 04:56:26 PM

My 650 aircooled has developed vibration around the mid to high engine range. It is not the engine itself, it sounds like maybe a twisted shaft on the cooling side?  A little hint is a dusting of what looks like brass swarf lying around the engine cooling vent. (The one that opens when hot). Are there any brass type bushes on the cooling fan?  Time to pull it apart again i guess. :D

Title: Re: Vibration.
Post by: Rusty's Uncle on September 03, 2011, 06:58:44 PM

Could well be the rear bearing in the dynamo breaking down and grumbling. Would get messy if it breaks down completely.

Title: Re: Vibration.
Post by: Kipster on September 04, 2011, 07:45:32 PM

Mine has an alternator, would that be the same?
Thanks, cliff.

Title: Re: Vibration.
Post by: dajwid on September 04, 2011, 09:01:55 PM

I still have the half stripped engine in my garage in you want to pop over and have a rummage  :D

See what it could be before attacking yours, always easier to see on a bench.

dave

Title: Re: Vibration.
Post by: Kipster on September 05, 2011, 07:27:08 PM

Thanks Dave.
If you also look and listen to the problem you can give me your opinion also.
The car is running so much better since you last had a look, i am getting there slowly, just bought drive shaft gaiters for the impending MOT.
Maybe the coming weekend if convenient, i have so much work on at the moment my Saturdays are booked, so maybe Sunday again?

Title: Re: Vibration.
Post by: dajwid on September 05, 2011, 08:29:32 PM

I think I am free the Sunday after, this weekend tied up with 'Scouting' I'm afraid.

But more than welcome to play in the garage  ;D

Title: Re: Vibration.
Post by: Kipster on September 05, 2011, 09:39:20 PM

OK mate..
Know about the scouting thing, we have done our fair share of that  ;).

Title: Re: Vibration.
Post by: Kipster on September 16, 2011, 11:36:09 PM

Sorry Dave cant make it. working again.