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2000 Mercury Sable 100k Shaking Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Engine Troubleshooting zmasterflex User Aug 11, 2009, 10:44 PM Post #1 of 3 (3953 views) 2000 Mercury Sable 100k Shaking Sign In Greetings all, 2000 Sable's engine shakes (3.0 V6 DOHC). Mechanic says its a dead cylinder and the engine is shot. I was just wondering what the difference is between the shaking thats caused by a bad motor mount (like my car) the shaking caused by a bad harmonic balancer (friends car) and shaking caused by a dead cylinder. Is there an easy way to tell, or is this something you need 10 years of experience for? Thanks for any help..... Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 11, 2009, 11:17 PM Post #2 of 3 (3950 views) Re: 2000 Mercury Sable 100k Shaking Sign In A compression test should reveal the extent and what is wrong with ONE cylinder. Diagnose this (should have already been done) before swapping out the whole engine you asked about it another thread, T Loren Champlain Sr Veteran / Moderator Aug 12, 2009, 12:46 PM Post #3 of 3 (3941 views) Re: 2000 Mercury Sable 100k Shaking Sign In zmaster; There are a 'multitude' of reasons that the cylinder could be misfiring. Too much fuel, or not enough (injector, vacuum leak, ect.) I'd recommend getting a second opinion. On these engines, it is very common for an injector to become plugged. I'd want to see what the HC readings are. If low, that means that the cylinder is not getting fuel. If high, could mean a valve, vacuum leak, or faulty injector. More diagnosis is needed. Loren SW Washington   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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