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Old 06-29-2006, 05:27 AM
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Jerk when driving

I am not sure if its my transmission or not, but while driving, if i let off the accelarator, there is a small jerk coming from the engine. While I give gas, everything is fine, but the second i take my foot off the pedal, it seems as if something under the hood is either loose or moving and hits up against something for a slight second. it sounds like a touching sound (clank) Could it possiblly be the struts? or mounts? anyway to find out?
Another problem - not sure if its related is that around 40mph, there is a quick vibration coming for a slight second. (da-da-da-da) type of sound. It lasts like 1 second until I speed up past 40mph or slow down. would these be related?
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Old 06-29-2006, 05:32 AM
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First thing i would check is your tranny fluid. It could be as simple as adding more. If thats not the problem it does sound like an engine mount, and i dont know of anyreal way of checking them other than getting underthe car and inspecting them. These two problems sound related. I belive it is the engine mount/s.
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Old 06-29-2006, 06:00 AM
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hmm.. so from the bottom of the car, would would I do? can I move it around to see if its loose? how big is it?
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Old 06-29-2006, 08:18 AM
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My 97 has a small jerk too when I let off of the acceleration. If it is not normal, then it probably just needs more tranny fluid b/c I am due for a 60k tune up.
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