engine ?

[eamonn]

hi, im back Again
i have an automatic mayfair 94' when i go through the gears in the box from park to drive the engine jerks backwards going through reverse and forwards when it getn to drive . ive changed the front subframe bushs and rear front bushs aswell . any ideas what it might be ??

[irlmin]

If you are confident the mounts are ok and the idle speed is correct it may be internal ,what mileage is on the car
G

[eamonn]

24000

[eamonn]

its ben parked up in a shed for 6 or 7 years im giving it a good coat of make up . the engin/gearbox oil is probobly thick and lumpy and the petrol is gone off. i was going to wait till its finished to give it a full service because its only being started and driven when its in the way and has to be moved. would the oil be the proboblem

[irlmin]

Possibly and also if its idle for long periods there could be contamination on the surfaces of the bands and plates in the box , be very careful how you go from here and when you are changing the oil make sure you fit a filter as well ( we stock them in case you have difficulty getting one ) run the car to operating temp before you drain the unit and refill with a good mineral 15/40 multigrade oil NOT synthetic or semi synthetic !!!!!!!! drive it very gently for the 1st few miles and see how it goes ,
G

[eamonn]

ok il try that and fingers crossed
thanks
eamonn

[eamonn]

the service didnt work after that i discoverd that most of the movment was comming from the top of the engine . i changed tha engine stabiliser bar bushes and hey presto it didi the trick .
thanks for the help