swizz977

just picked up a 2000 civic.. i noticed when i press the gas the shifter moves a lot and when i let go it moves.. i looked at the back motor mount when i press the gas it doesnt really move that much it does move a little but what else could it be.. the shifter feels very tight btw

doood

iTrader: (1)

check ALL the mounts

ehrkeith

Yeah x2 ^^^

The motor is most likely swaying, it could be swaying back and fourth much more under load while driving too. Replacement stock motor mounts aren't expensive at all if it even looks worn just replace it.

swizz977

replace all mounts or just the rear torque mount

AdamEG

My ej2 did that for a bit, found the "front engine mount" smashed and some bolts loose on the firewall mount, visably when the hood was open the motor didnt really move but under a load it made all the diff, to check the mounts jack up the front put it on stands and put the car in first, have a buddy let off the clutch and bring the rpms up while you watch the motor, see if it doesnt move then

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

Reading comprehension! Check them FIRST. No one knows which ones need replacing.

swizz977

ok thanks will c if it moves under load

EsotericImage

iTrader: (8)

open the hood, keep your foot on the brake and gas, slowly give it gas and let out the clutch and have someone look for movement

swizz977

motor is barely moving

spAdam

iTrader: (1)

No one really asked how much its moving around.

But yeah, your shifter is connected to the transmission through the linkage. So when the motor moves on its mounts the shifter, in turn, has to move as well. If your motor isn't moving around all crazy and your mounts look to be in good shape (specifically check the torque mounts on the bottom of the frame rails), I wouldn't worry about it. They did it a bit when they were new.

AdamEG

Only other thing i would do if u want is swap the shifter bushings with enery suspension bushings for added stability, other than that it sounds ok

swizz977

the shifter seems to have play when i move it foward Nd backword

jbpnoman

Replace your shifter bushings, and if your shifter is still moving with revs, get some motor mount inserts. They aren't the most optimal choice, but they're cheaper, and easy to install.

Arthas

Those dont do anything, worst $15 I ever spent. Youre replacing bushings that do nothing but hold the shift rods.


OP your motor mounts are busted.

jbpnoman

If the motor mounts are blown, chances are the shift linkage bushings are also fried. We're talking about old cars here - rubber doesn't hold up to age.

Arthas

I dont know how bushings in the east coast work out but when I replaced my 10 year old bushings with those Energy Suspension bushings, I noticed absolutely nothing. Also, the OE bushings were perfect.


Oh, I did notice something. More vibrations on the shifter from the engine.

jbpnoman

I just replaced the shifter bushings on my 98 about a year and a half ago, and it made a HUGE difference. It's possible that your car is the one in a million that the bushings never wore down. It's also possible that you didn't install them correctly.

grumblemarc

iTrader: (4)

I'm going with this one. He has a history of doing such things.

Slomo_civic

Damn, how many feet do you have?

jbpnoman

It's called heel toe. Three pedals, four contact surfaces on your feet. Totally doable.

Slomo_civic

It was a joke. No one has a sense of humor on here anymore.

jbpnoman

Well hey, maybe I just educated someone. Or maybe some idiot is going to try heel toeing around a hard turn and end up in a ditch. I guess we'll never know.