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1990 honda lurching to the right when accelerating

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Old May 27, 2013 | 08:54 AM
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Default 1990 honda lurching to the right when accelerating

My 1990 Honda Accord front end lurches to the right when I hit the accelerator and the engine tilts backward. I have replaced the front motor mount (dog bone). I'm sure another mount is bad but not sure which one. Any ideas?
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Old May 27, 2013 | 09:54 AM
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Default Re: 1990 honda lurching to the right when accelerating

Just as a note, these cars have a natural pull to the right considering the passenger side axle is the shortest but it should be minimal.

Is this car and automatic and does it shake at idle?
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Old May 27, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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The car is an automatic and it does shake some at idle. The pull to the right is much more pronounced than in the past. it's a little dangerous on the highway. I thought replacing the front mount would resolve the problem but it has not.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 10:47 AM
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Default Re: 1990 honda lurching to the right when accelerating

These cars have a strut rod that attaches to the lower control arm and goes forward to the radiator support. Many times a leak can deteriorate the rubber on the front mount at the radiator support allowing the whole wheel to move forward 1/2" or more durring acceleration and back again when braking. This will most definittely cause a thrust angle that will steer the car for you. They will also just slip out of allignment if you pound a pothole or curb.
The motor mounts have little to no effect on steering and thrust angles that can make your car pull, only keeps your motor from knocking around.
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Old May 27, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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Haven't looked at that but I will definitely check that out. Thx.
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