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1994 Geo Prizm Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Transmission, Transmission mount.
Mileage: 122 miles.

Asked on May 3, 2012

Rumbling noise when standing still with brakes depressed and car in drive

I have a rumbling noise that happens whenever I apply the brakes and come to a stop. It makes the noise when the car is in gear but stop if I put the car into neutral. The steering wheel also vibrates which I'm sure is an unrelated problem but I though was worth mentioning.

I put new brakes pads and rotors on the car 5/1/12

Thanks,
smsjazz81
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Replied on May 3, 2012

Have you checked all the engine and transmission mounts?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on May 4, 2012

No I haven't where are they located, how many are there and how do you tell if they're are bad?

Tiny Response from smsjazz81
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Replied on May 4, 2012

Do you have the 1.6 or 1.8L engine?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on May 4, 2012

There are at least 4 mounts thay are rubber and metal used to isolate engine vibrations . Thay some times will brake or get week and mis align the engine and alow parts of the engine and or transmission to be in contact with the body of the car. To check them you would start with a visual check and then pry on them with a large bar checking for excessive movement.

Tiny Answered by djcl (expert)
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Replied on May 4, 2012

You have a front transmission mount rear transmission mount a front right one up by the cylinder head by the timing cover and a lower engine mount.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on May 4, 2012

94 geo prizm LSI 1.6L

Tiny Response from smsjazz81
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Replied on May 4, 2012

The mounts are still in the same place for that engine as well.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on May 5, 2012

I plan on replacing all engine/transmission mounts today. Wish me luck.

Tiny Response from smsjazz81
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Replied on May 5, 2012

Good luck did you find some bad ones?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
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Replied on May 5, 2012

They were moving a bit except for one and the rubber pieces were all dry and cracking I got 2 done today and am doing the others tommorow.

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