When I put my handle(stick) on Drive, the car is bounding(bumping) (eclipse 97 gs spyder). why?

Question

I think engine mount or transmission is prob... and prob is getting worse

do u guys know where is the prob my car?

please anwser me ASAP.. thank u

Answer 1

Engine or Transmission mount was my first thought from your description. Have someone put the transmission in gear while you watch the motor, and see if it moves a lot. First in Drive, then Reverse. If not, then have them give it a little gas while in gear, and the other foot on the brake of course. Stand off to the side to be safe.

I'm not too familiar with this particular car, but most FWD cars like yours have 3 mounts. One at the front of the motor, another around the back of the transmission, and then a 3rd one that goes from above or below the radiator to the side of the motor. This is the one that usually goes bad first, and is the easiest to change.