I am looking for a solution to my grill vibration noise. I checked all of the bolts; everything is tight.

The culprit shows up right after starting the vehicle.

Here's a situation:

Coffee shop drive thru. I pull up to the speaker, everything is as it should be. I turn off the truck to order (Yes, they really like it if you turn off your diesel by the mic.). The truck is in neutral, foot on the brake. I restart and the loud vibration seems louder than the engine. If I just idle up to the window, it stays and I can hear it resonating off the side of the building. If I give it a shot of fuel, it stops and it is gone.


#2 Trying to find it.

The truck is sitting in my driveway. I start the engine, the vibration is there. It subsides and eventually disappears. Just quick enough that I can't make it to the front to check for its location.

I turn my wheel, left or right, just enough to create a resistance in the wheel, it comes back. I can't check from there. I let go of the steering wheel, it is gone.

I press deep on my brake pedal, it is back. Again, my arms and legs are not long enough to do this while checking the front.
Any of this playing out with the hood up, and there is no noise from anything. Sounds wonderful. The problem there is I think I would look rather silly going through a drive thru with my hood up.

Any of you have this issue? Know what to look for? Please help me. If you solve my problem, I promise that the next time at the coffee shop, I will think of you as I leave that rare tip.

~Morley

 

Two weeks and twelve pages down. Worthy of a bump. I still can't find the cause.

~M

 

Hmm thats a good one......maybe try using a bungee cord on the steering wheel to hold in in place while your out looking.

could it be a screw missing from the bug shield ( if you have one ) and it's vibrating when there's any load on the engine

or a rubber spacer on the bottom of the grill where it slides down into place.

let us know if you ever find it.

 

Find someone to start the engine and turn the wheel while you hang out in front of the truck.

 

[quote=Rick03F250;12164962]Hmm thats a good one......maybe try using a bungee cord on the steering wheel to hold in in place while your out looking.
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Sounds simple enough. Why didn't I think of that. I'll give that a go when I get the chance.

~M

 

Maybe it's the grill hitting the hood, definitely get a second set of hands and maybe you will be able to locate it. Good luck.