I live in this mountain town, and yesterday was the first rainfall in a while. I wasn't going fast, and thought I'd be able to go through it, but the rock was big enough to hit the underside of the car. It was a big hit.
Can someone help and tell me what might've gone wrong based on the symptoms?

At start-up, the engine sort of turns on faster than usual...sort of "jerks" up to the start-up. Then, once on, the engine is shaking more than usual. This is a 2003 civic, and it has 60,000 miles. Once on, like I said, the engine shakes more. The idle speed when it is stopped is rougher, and the engine sounds like it is breathing...You can kind of hear the rough noise.

I checked the underside of the car the best I could. From what I could see, the main exhaust pipe going through the middle wasn't damaged...I can't see any damage. Air still comes out of the exhaust pipe in the back...but something definitely happened. What could've happened?

Also, I'm trying to find a picture of how the 2003 honda civic looks from the bottom...the underside of the car. Can anyone help with that as well?

Thanks.
DS

 

sounds like you broke a mount

 

what do you mean a mount? what's a mount

 

If you don't even know what an engine mount is I suggest that you take it to a service place and have it inspected. Good luck.

 

i meant what type of mounts....the tranny mount? the engine mount? thats why im trying to find a picture of how the civic 03 looks from under neath. i want to know what mount could've been hit by the rock...any ideas?

 

i dont know which mount in particular...look under the hood and check each one out thoroughly...the rock probably didnt break the mount by hitting it rather pushing up on the motor/tranny enough to break the rubber...i believe those mounts are grease filled so if you see any grease on the floor under your car it might be easier to pinpoint which one