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Whats causing my car to shake as I give it gas?

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Old Mar 20, 2001 | 09:05 PM
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Whats causing my car to shake as I give it gas?

Bad shaking as I let my clutch up and go in 1st...I havnt been able to drive te car around very much at all since I have no plates fo rit yet. Te entire car just shakes when i try to accelereate or go reverse.
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Old Mar 20, 2001 | 11:04 PM
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Does it do it if you pull off in second. if not, its something with your first gear, otherwise, your flwheel bolts might be loose

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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 06:43 PM
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Possible motor mount broken
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Old Mar 21, 2001 | 07:10 PM
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If the mounts are all good, sounds like clutch chatter.

How old is the clutch??

Maybe plug wires breaking down??

Is it a misfire??

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