engine mount

[JungloSonic]

My sonic 1.8L has a vibration and related noise that you can feel/hear in the cabin especially when at stop lights. When you press down on the engine(valve cover) the vibration goes away. Does this sound like an engine mount problem. On a side note , my valve cover has a slight oil leak.

 

[ozonetrooper]

I would start with trying to tighten the valve cover bolts.

 

[TurtleOverlord]

Probably more like the ignition coil cover that says ecotec. just pull it off and I bet the sound goes away.

 

[JungloSonic]

I don't think it is just ecotec ignition coil cover as I feel the vibrations in the cabin. You are right that the cover sometimes makes vibration sound but I don't think this is it.

I am afraid of tightening the valve cover bolts as they are to be at 71 inch pounds but mine are around 78 inch pounds and I am afraid they might get stripped. Maybe I should put in new valve cover gasket as it has some mild oil leaks.