Vibration when car is in park

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
120,000 MILES • 3.1L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RKRELL1021
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Hi,

My car shakes when in park.

The engine mount was replaced a few weeks ago and I had a alignment several months ago.


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R
Jun 13, 2021 at 6:17 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,


There are a total of 4 mounts for the powertrain. I posted the mounts below for your review.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-motor-mount-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-motor-mounts

Which mount did they replace? The upper engine struts were the most common failures for the big movement of the engine while running.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/vibration-noise

Are you sure it is a mount issue and not the engine running rough making you think it is a mount?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough

Roy

Jun 14, 2021 at 3:51 AM
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RKRELL1021
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Hi,

Thank you for the info.

I will check my paperwork from the mechanic.


Thank you,
Rochelle
Jun 14, 2021 at 9:24 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Let me know what it says.

You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jun 14, 2021 at 9:37 AM
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RKRELL1021
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Hi Roy,

They replaced the lower engine mount.


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Rochelle
Jun 18, 2021 at 8:36 AM
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Did that fix it?

Roy
Jun 18, 2021 at 9:04 AM
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RKRELL1021
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Hi Roy,

No, it still shakes.


Thank you,

Rochelle
Jun 18, 2021 at 1:57 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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The other mounts I listed need to be checked for being broken or worn out.

Roy
Jun 18, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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RKRELL1021
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Hi Roy,

I was advised that the other mounts were checked and were okay.

But they put an aftermarket part when they replaced the lower engine mount that was worn.

I think putting an aftermarket part instead of the original part would make a difference.

What is your opinion?


Rochelle
Jun 20, 2021 at 11:32 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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That is correct. The aftermarkets one are not the same. That is why they are double the price.

I think one or more of the others are worn as well. Ask them to recheck them.

Roy
Jun 20, 2021 at 12:19 PM