Q&A

I did not think all honda's were like that. Thank you, for letting me know!

This car does not have rust. Will engine mounts wear without rusting? Another mechanic did not even note the vibration on a pre-purchase inspection or wear of motor mounts. But maybe that would not be caught on inspection? or would a good mechanic see that?
It has douglas tires, which I thought may affect ride, but vibration?
The valve cover gasket has a slight leak. The engine does not purrr like my subaru. Mechanic that said vibration was normal said it had "lifter clatter" and when the valve cover is done that the lifters should be adjusted. I wonder could this "lifter clatter" also cause vibration?
I am worried I purchased one of those look pretty cars - looks nice, runs like crap. My rusty subie, rides so smooth. Said mechanic said it is related to how the engines sit in the engine bay.
Thank you for all your helpfull input!

Engine mounts are also called insulators because one of there funtions is to insulate vibrations that the engine makes. The part that fails on the mount is made of rubber. Typically I see them sag and ground out to the metal part of the mount thus it sends vibrations though the chassis of the car. This type of vibration is usally felt even when the car is not moving....like at idle at stop lights and may subside or get worse when accelerating. Tire vibration are going to be noticed when the car is moving and get worse at certain speeds. Hope this info helps you.

Thank you, I will have the engine mounts looked at. The price tag for fixing motor mounts sounds like it could be scary.

Thank you for replying! Please take a peak at my other response. I am wondering if it may lead to a clue on what is going on. It does help with everyone's tips to steer my mechanic in the right direction!

Yes, we just purchased this car. Did not notice the vibration on test drive. Thought we would be smart and have someone with mechanical knowledge look at it before we bought it. Regular mechanic was busy, had a shop do inspection, they did not notice either or did not think much of it because of it being a 1995.
I am hoping that maybe it had been sitting for a while and maybe it will get better.
I am going to check my tire pressure, but I do not think this is the cause. vibration on idle. I am starting to wonder if this honda has more than the 162,xxx miles on the odometer.

Thank you for your help! I will get these items checked On Tues. 13th.

Please post results..........I got $1.00 on #3.