Clunk into reverse?

[Steven_S]

I have a 90 regal w/ the 3800 and the automatic trans. trans fluid is full and there's a noticeable thunk when putting the car into reverse. i just want to know if this is normal.

[Bossman429]

Sounds like a worn out motor mount to me.

Look at the motor while a friend shifts it into gear, and see which motor mount is allowing the engine to move, it's probably the front 2.

[GutlessSupreme]

Bottom one could be toast too.

[Steven_S]

Thanks for the replys. I have a friend who owes me a favor I'll let you know what it is/what I see.

[Mach 5]

It could be the universal joints

[Euro]

sounds like the lower mounts to me. do the thing suggested above with your friend shifting it into reverse. Or, put the hood up and shift yourself. you should be able to see the motor with the hood up

[Dark Ride]

Sounds like a worn out motor mount to me.

Look at the motor while a friend shifts it into gear, and see which motor mount is allowing the engine to move, it's probably the front 2.

X2 my old regal did this, my band-aid fix was to replace the dogbone most worn out (it was pretty shot) it quieted it for a while. I'm willing to bet that your lower mount isn't in much better shape though.

[sclary18]

my car jerks like hell when i shift into gear.. where do they have motor mounts for the cheapest and how much do they usually go for?

[Addicted To Boost]

If you want dogbones, go to your local JY and find a nice set of dogbones. I did this last weekend and got them for free.

[Rdrckt_92]

napa has dogbones for like $15 each, the lower motor mount is a little more expensive

[sclary18]

what are the dogbones? anyone got a link?

[Rdrckt_92]

they are the upper motor mounts, the things that kinda resemble "dog bones"

[sclary18]

they are the upper motor mounts, the things that kinda resemble "dog bones"

oh ok cool thanks.. and also i went to autozone and they wanted 45 a piece for the top mounts?? any other stores that have em for cheaper.. i dont know where there is a napa around here

[1990lumina]

I need to replace my bottom two mounts still lol I'm to fucking lazy.....replacing the top two helped considerably thoguh!...

[sclary18]

how do you even change the top motor mounts? I'm asuming you just do em one at a time and the engine will stay put?

[GOT2B GM]

You can remove both of them at the same time. The engine wont go anywhere. Just be sure to be parked on level ground so that the motor won't rock with the weight of the car on the parking pin.

[Nick1234]

i think the lower mount is $39

[THe_DeTAiL3R]

Just go to NAPA and say you are an employee of *whatever* dealership, and they'll probably give you a discount. I get discounts almost any place that sells auto stuff, and they never ask me for proof of anything...

[Euro]

thats a good ploy......alhtough i dont think i coudl get away with it

 

around here you'd probably ahve to show some kind of ID

[kuntzie]

napa has the "backyard mechanics" dealer price

 

9 time out of 10 they give you that price anye=wyas up here but if not just ask

[Dark Ride]

My dad actually has an account, I don't even have to ask anymore, they know me

[5speedz34]

Rochester GearJammers FTW!!!!

 

That's what my buddy gives me for prices. LOL.

 

 

[Steven_S]

OK so when i put the car into gear, the engine rocks violently. going to get new mounts soon, like when my parents go out of town and i can use the garage and the kero heater.

[MonteCarloChick]

I get a discount at Napa with my AAA card.. yay