Shifter moving. Worn tranny/engine mounts?

[V8Notch]

When in gear and accelerating hard the shifter moves sideways about 3/4". This is a 5spd.

Since the mounts are rubber I figure some movement is acceptable. Is that too much though. I didn't see any cracks on the mounts when I looked.

Thanks.

 

[martin]

sounds normal to me.

 

[Spowerback]

May be a change the shifter bushing and the other set of hockey puck

 

[pcollins]

mine does the same. the drivetrain parts are under ALOT of torque. its completely normal as long as you don't hear noises, or it snaps off obviously.

 

[Insanejughead]

Check your motor mounts.


Once I got the turbo motor installed in my truck, I realized that the whole time mine was doing that (when I had the original 4 banger) was because my drivers side motor mount was completely separated from itself.

A prybar is all you need too.

 

[pcollins]

Go ahead and do all of the mount checks, god knows i did the first time i saw my shifter move, but i'm telling you, its normal.