Q: Rough vibration

asked by on January 31, 2018

I have a 06 kia spectra. I recently changed out the timing belt and after we were dont we started the engine and it vibrates rough. We checked to make sure the timing was on and it was perfect. The vibration happens when the car starts and when it is below about 2500 rpms. It feels like the Motor mounts are bad but they are fine. All of the fluids are fine. And the harmonic balance is brand new. Thanks

My car has 164000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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