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Subject:failing engine mount?
From:Linda Bartnik
Date:Fri, 24 May 1996 23:46:11 -0400

Hey all,
I'm trying this again because it appears my last attempt was truncated.

What's happening on my '78 is that when starting in 1st gear from rest, sometimes I get a groaning/creaking/metallic noise that sounds like it has something to do with the sudden application of torque that results from acceleration.  I don't know what a failing engine mount sounds like, so what does it sound like?

I assume it's either that or a rear suspension problem.  If it is rear suspension, what would be a probable cause?  Is this a warning that soon my rear suspension will collapse?  :)

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Sean