Lots of movement in gear shift

[newprot5fan]

hey guys...(and gals)

Just thought I'd ask a question here. I am getting a lot of transmission work done to my P5 (still under the powertrain!!!(alright) )

My question is while it is in, should I get them to look at either my motor mounts or transmission mounts. There is a LOT of movement in my gear shift if I am not holding onto it and I give it gas (kind of bucks forward and backward depending on when I give it gas). Is that normal? When I had my Mazda 3, that didn;t happen. Driving my buddiy's civic, that didn;t happen. Is it a sign that the mounts are shot? If so, they are covered under powertrain right? Any idea if it would be engine or transmission mounts? I was told it could be both, but people on this site know frigging everything (very impressed) so I am asking you all:P

I only have one month left of my powertrain on my 2002 P5, so I need to get the stuff done to it ASAP!

Thanks all!

[zumzumzoom03]

Most likely its your front and rear motor mount. My car had them go out and my shifter moved like crazy too. I could place my hand an inch behind the shifter and give it gas and have the shifter move to my hand. I replaced the mounts and everything is all good. Usually the side mounts have less stress on them so they should be good.

[njaremka]

its actually normal, but engine mounts (front and rear) will help tone it down. with the tranny out, its the perfect time to do the rear one.