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Jan 24, 2018 | 7:41 PM

Tranquildays

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Shaking during acceleration

My 2000 model Express is shaking, not only during accelerating but also when I put it in gear to drive. It has a new motor and spider injectors, new tires, I’m thinking maybe the U joint?

Jan 24, 2018 | 8:17 PM

canucklehead

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Yes, last time i had that issue (on my ford explorer), it was the u joint on the driveshaft......

Jan 24, 2018 | 8:23 PM

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Thanks. I really know nothing about this, but was told that I shouldn’t drive it until it’s fixed.

Feb 1, 2018 | 2:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tranquildays

when I put it in gear to drive.

You mean when you're shifting and your foot is on the brake? That wouldn't be the U-joint. That sounds like a misfiring cylinder. Maybe there was a problem with the engine installation.

Feb 1, 2018 | 7:21 PM

jimmydriver

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Check your computer for codes. Check U-joints and carrier bearing if you have a split drive shaft.

Feb 2, 2018 | 5:52 AM

Tranquildays

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You mean when you're shifting and your foot is on the brake? That wouldn't be the U-joint. That sounds like a misfiring cylinder. Maybe there was a problem with the engine installation.

Thanks, so I took it to the mechanic, he thinks it’s the distributor cap.

Feb 2, 2018 | 2:27 PM

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That wouldn't surprise me. It's a common problem with the pre-DIS Vortecs.

Shaking during acceleration

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