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Camaro83usa 06-11-2010 12:11 AM

Help with my 83 Camaro (shifter problem)
 
I have a 83 Camaro V6 5 speed.
Recently my shifter had been moving up and down when in first and second gear.
I can hear a scrape on the bottom from time to time when it bounces.
When in third gear it does not do it so intensely, also when driving slow in second and third
It does not bounce as much. Looking under the car I can't see anything hanging down.

Thanks for any advice.

-Matt

Camaro 69 06-11-2010 12:45 AM

Probably a torn transmission mount, letting the thing lift. Try and push up on the tail of the trans, gently with a floor jack. If it's bad enough, you might even be able to see the separation from the side without jacking it up.

Camaro83usa 06-11-2010 01:23 AM

Bad idea to drive it like that?

Massey 06-12-2010 01:27 AM


Originally Posted by Camaro83usa (Post 430602)
Bad idea to drive it like that?


Yes it is. A broken tranny mount can cause issues with the other 2 motor mounts, driveshaft and U joints. The tranny mount is pretty cheap around $20 for a rubber one and a few bucks more for the urethane ones. It is a simple and easy fix, just make sure you use jack stands when lifting your car.

Massey


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