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Getting engine vibration at idle in drive. what can i do?

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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Default Getting engine vibration at idle in drive. what can i do?

i search the forum but didn't find anything really.

when im dropping some one off or at a stop light. my engine stops vibrating and my plate starts hitting the bumper. gets kinda annoying. only in drive however , never in neutral.

What can i do? if theres anything i can do it my self which i doubt.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Remove plate. Problem solved.

The front plate is legally required in California, but I don't use it for reasons such as this one. Plus it also looks like áss.

I used to have vibration with my rear plate but I found a way to fix that. First, I got rid of the plate frame, but it was still vibrating against the trunk. So I took off the plate and applied some strips of adhesive foam tape (Home Depot) to the back of the license plate, around the edges. Now it has a nice soft point of contact with the trunk and there is no vibration. The same thing would work for the front plate if you want to try it.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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hmmm lol i never ever thought about doing anything to the plate. man i need to be more open minded ill try it.
Old Dec 22, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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foam tape ftw. if ur concerned about the engine, change oil, check spark plugs/wires
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