Is it safe to drive??

Post by **cyyoung2000** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:13 pm

My 91 Q has been acting a little weird for the past week (poor acceleration, semi-rough idle, vibrates a little during acceleration) so I took it in to see what was up. Turns out my motor mounts are messed up and my drive shaft is extremely worn. Gonna have to replace 3 motor mounts and get a new drive shaft. Does $1,500-1,700 sound right (including labor)? Right now I can't afford to get this stuff done, so I have to wait for a few months. Is it safe to drive for that period of time? What kind of problems could it create? Thanks

Post by **Q451990** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 7:20 pm

Worst case your driveshaft breaks off, beats a hole through the bottom of the car - or stands up causing you to wreck. I guess it just depends on how badly it's worn... I wouldn't be doing any brake stands if I were you!

Honestly I've never heard of one breaking loose, but who knows... The vibrations could potentially damage other stuff, like your transmission...

Heath

Post by **maxnix** » Thu Jan 18, 2007 9:42 pm

Sounds to me like the ar is already on borrowed time. Be nice to it and get it repaired by a competent professional.

Post by **elwesso** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 3:24 am

1500 for 3 new mounts an an OEM driveshaft is a pretty good deal!

Post by **Q451990** » Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:49 am

elwesso wrote:1500 for 3 new mounts an an OEM driveshaft is a pretty good deal!

I agree, assuming we're talking OEM parts and someone who's qualified to swap them!

Heath

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