I have an engine vibration that fells like a balancing problem. I recently installed a new fluid dampener, felx plate, Torque Converter, and the problem is definately RPM dependent and not speed. Not sure could have damamged the crank or bearings when a borrowed (junk) jack stand gave out during the lowering of the car and she rolled backwards to the point that the jack crashed into the oil pan. Hard enough that it definetly hit the crank and after pulling the dent out of the oil pan I noticed no new vibe. I can't say for sure because I also had a bent rim and a some tire issues that could have likely hid the engine vib.

I think I know what I need to do but I am having difficulties deciding. I thought a few opinions from the TEAM would help.

Option 1: Pull it out and make it better.

Option 2: Wait until I can spend some extra money and drop in a new crate. Maybe offset the cost by the old goodies.

Option 3: Stick insurance on it for the rest of the summer and drive it untill either snow or failure. If this happens I am likely out any resale value that I might still have so I would be "forced" into a crate.

Leaning towards option 3 with the hope that it doesn't continue to get worse.

Any thoughts?

 

My guess would be an out-of-balance torque converter.