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Steering Wheel Vibrates Only Idle In D #2415991
12/10/17 01:17 AM
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70 Challenger: steering wheel has a mild vibration only at idle in D at a stop. Driving, all is smooth no matter the speed.
If I have my hand on the wheel at a stop, I can feel the vibration. If I let go of the wheel at idle in D, the wheel vibrates.
What should I look for?
No knocks, no noises.
Engine mounts, loose steering unit? Do I need a rubber insulator on the steering column?

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1970 YO7 A66 [Canadian Export] F8 Challenger
340 (Currently in shop for stroker assy.)
Re: Steering Wheel Vibrates Only Idle In D [Re: YO7_A66] #2416015
12/10/17 01:51 AM
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Way to little information. What engine, and trans, have you done a leak down, or compression test? Has it been tuned up in the past 20 years?

Re: Steering Wheel Vibrates Only Idle In D [Re: YO7_A66] #2416022
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headers/exhaust hitting the steering box/linkage?

Re: Steering Wheel Vibrates Only Idle In D [Re: DAYCLONA] #2416031
12/10/17 02:22 AM
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They don't hit the steering linkage but the passenger side header is close to the torsion bar. I just put the car up on jack stands today for the winter which gives me some more room under the car to check the clearances. I will double check the steering linkage clearance.
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1970 YO7 A66 [Canadian Export] F8 Challenger
340 (Currently in shop for stroker assy.)
Re: Steering Wheel Vibrates Only Idle In D [Re: YO7_A66] #2416037
12/10/17 02:27 AM
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a helper in the car with it idling in drive & brake on. You under the car & see what you see (vibration/touching)


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Re: Steering Wheel Vibrates Only Idle In D [Re: RapidRobert] #2416044
12/10/17 02:33 AM
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I have a fifteen year old son that would fit that description. πŸ‘ He is the only other person in my neighborhood who can start this carπŸ˜€ Outside of me.
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1970 YO7 A66 [Canadian Export] F8 Challenger
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