Re: 87 Accord Automatic transmission SHAKES terribly while in drive and stopped -- help!
 

"Greg" <greg@worthey.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks guys for the responses. Yes, motor mounts. I forgot to mention
> that. That was one of the first things I suspected. I replaced the
> torsion mount (name?), and it was somewhat worn, but replacing didn't
> make much difference. I think my mechanic looked at the other motor
> mounts, and said they looked ok. They're kind of pricy, and not quick
> to install I understand, so is there a way to see if they're bad by
> looking at them? Please tell me how to locate them on the car.
>
> Greg
>
>
The hydraulic rear mount (I think you have one, unless yours is too early...
and only automatic tranny versions had them) is on the passenger side while
the control valve is on the firewall, near the top, almost dead center. It's
a small device with a connector on top and two hoses beneath; one goes to
the manifold and one goes to the mount.

With the engine in gear and somebody you trust holding the brake, you can
probably just squeeze your hand in to help the lever on the valve move. If
that smooths the engine out, you can try silicone lubricant on the actuating
lever. I hope you have more sucess than I did :-(

Mike