Car jumps when put into drive or reverse

Asked by Nela Jun 20, 2017 at 01:03 AM about the 1984 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have an 84 chevy Caprice and it jumps when
shifting to drive or reverse. Anyone know the
problem and solution to the fix?

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engine idle is too high over 800 r.p.m. no doubt . if not, then the motor mounts may be shot, but then it would jump any time you gassed it quickley

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