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Question: Can a vibration damper go bad and cause the engine to run rough?

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poor boy, 5.9L V8, Mesa, AZ, December 05, 2011, 12:17
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My truck idle runs a little rough. When I accelerate i feel it get a little more rough. Once im up to speed it smooths out. I replaced plugs, PVC valve and removed each plug wire while engine was running to see if I have a dead cylinder. Everything seems ok and there are no vacume leaks either. Took truck into shop & just got call saying they think the vibration damper is bad. Does this sound right to you folks out there based on the symptoms my truck has? Thanks in advance for your help.

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    dale45 from Fairway Auto Repair, December 05, 2011, 12:35
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    yes, a damper can make your engine run rough.

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    euromech December 05, 2011, 13:37
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    That is why it is called vibration damper . Its job to pick up vibration from engine. If it goes bad yor engine loosing its ballanc and start vibrate.That causing your engine running roug .

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