V8 AU xr8 has cabin vibration

Tiny
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For awhile now my ute has had some vibration which has now lead to servre shaking to the point that it the whole car shakes so bad it broke the welds of my exhust :( I have know bloody idea where to start ive been told to check my lifters? Not quite sure help!
Sunday, October 16th, 2011 AT 5:32 AM

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Tiny
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IS the engine missing? Is there a check engine light on?
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Sunday, October 16th, 2011 AT 5:39 AM
Tiny
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No it doesnt. Its actullay not even running atm its just slowly falling apart :(
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Sunday, October 16th, 2011 AT 9:08 AM
Tiny
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Is this vibration there with the car idling in neutral? Or is it only when driving, we need more info to start to narrow down this problem.
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Sunday, October 16th, 2011 AT 12:23 PM
Tiny
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All the time no matter what gear its in, and whilst driving.
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Sunday, October 16th, 2011 AT 12:57 PM
Tiny
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Check for a dead compression, faulty coil, plugs, scan for any unresolved fault codes, check fuel pressure, start here.
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Sunday, October 16th, 2011 AT 3:24 PM

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