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Depending on how bad the mount is. It may be safe but should be replaced as soon as possible to prevent any damage to the moving parts on the engine.
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Why does the engine vibrate when it's in drive but not in idle?
Possible bad motor mount
Car shakes when you step on the gas?
There are many possibilities: Bad motor mount Weak spark low fuel pressure Has anyone done maintenance/repairs??? If you open hood and power brake car in drive and reverse you can see the engine jump if you have a bad motor mount
What can a bad motor mount cause?
Vibrations,
How you fix a 96 Ford Tempo if the engine shakes when the car is in drive?
The car needs a tune-up, or the motor mount(s) are bad.
Are bad motor mounts dangerous?
It is a honda van! Well that dependes on what car you have and which motor mount is bad
A friends 1993 Mazda 626 makes a clicking noise around the engine not on startup but minutes into the drive and when idle why is this?
Could have a bad motor mount
What makes the motor shake when the engine is running?
Possibly a bad motor mount
What are the signs of a broken motor mount in a Mercury Sable or Ford Taurus?
I have a motor mount going bad. When I shift from park into drive sometimes I hear this THUMP and it is LOUD. That is tell-tale sign of the motor mount being bad. It is the engine shifting because there is no mount to hold it in place. It's really loud like WHUMP!!!! :-) As far as I know, this is not something u want to let go too long as it can be very dangerous should the other side of the mount break too.
How long can you drive a car with bad motor mounts?
This you could get away with for awhile without further damage. Motor mounts have a built in safety device to keep the engine in place when the rubber mount breaks.
What are the symptoms of a bad motor mount?
When you have a bad motor mount you may feel a thud when you try to change the gears of your car. You may also find that your motor moves a little because it isn't secured to the car properly.
Your 1970 Chevelle vibrates bad when you get on it?
Can be many things. Broken motor mount, bad universal joint in the drive shaft, transmission problem, oil on clutch if it is a manual trans, vacuum leak, to name a few.
Why does the steering wheel vibrate when I start my car?
the motor mount is bad
