Does sound like the LH engine mount might have failed, which is under
tension during accelleration. Lift the bonnet, peer under it, and try to
drive off with the brakes firmly on. If the LH mount has parted that side
of the engine will lift right up as it tries to twist.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Eugene Balinski" <eugeneb@nni.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 2:52 AM
Subject: Engine Mount Question
> I had the "B" out for a drive the other day. As I
> was driving, there was a very discernible movement
> of the shift lever with an increase and decrease in engine RPM.
> Shift lever moves towards the passenger side during an increase in
> RPM and back towards the driver during decrease.
>
> Is this normal, or is it pointing to a catastrophic engine
> mount failure ?
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