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Subject:Re: vibrating tiico engine
From:Matthew
Date:Fri, 7 Nov 2003 11:00:50 -0800

the snorkel doesn't stop the vibration, just cuts down on noise. AND
YES, the snorkel helps a ton!

David Brodbeck wrote:

> On Fri, 7 Nov 2003, Ki wrote:
>
>
>>just curious did anyone figure out an easy fix for the vibration problems
>>on tiico's?
>
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> There seem to be multiple fixes; there may not be any one vibration
> source.  Some people have reported good results from changing one of the
> accessory mounting brackets (the one for the A/C compressor, I think it
> was) to a sturdier design.  Others have gotten a substantial noise
> reduction by putting a snorkel on the intake to muffle intake noise.
>
>
> David Brodbeck, N8SRE
> '82 Diesel Westfalia
> '94 Honda Civic Si -- For Sale
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>