ryan_89_mustang

I bought a aftermarket cross member and poly mount and installed it and the shifter still moves side to side when i hit a bump or if i shudder from a stop. Could not welding the tubes on the cross member cause this?

ryan_89_mustang

Also how much should the engine move? Or should it move haha

mjr46

check the motor mounts, mainly the driverside.

ryan_89_mustang

I couldn't really tell by looking but there were cracks in the rubber which didn't look all that big

mjr46

get a pry bar and pry up on that side and look for excessive movement

ryan_89_mustang

How much you figure is normal?

mjr46

best bet is to pull the e-brake and have someone load up on the motor and look for it jumping up...minimal movement is acceptable

ryan_89_mustang

I have seen it move more then an inch when it is having a low idle surge. I guess that's something else to add to the list.

Tony71502

A little shifter movement is normal... If you hit a bump and it moved I don't think that would could be blamed on a bad motor mount.

ryan_89_mustang

but its a nice bit of movement not like a shake you can see it go side to side.