A long shot Saxo engine!!!!!!!!

Hi, Having only owned a series3 for the last 10 years and the last car i owned was a Austin Maxi(Yes remember them) anyroad my son has just required a Saxo1.1....

When revving the engine I noticed the engine swings up a few inches when applying the throttle...(The more revs the more the swing )(Let off the revs then settles back)Nothing seems out of place and runs ok is this normal for a modern engine?

My 2.25 petrol doesn't move at all even on full throttle I am just not sure if this is supposed to happen anyone make me a bit wiser as i don't want to take it to the garage and feel a bit of a pratt because its normal...Its bad enough being called Ford and owning a Land Rover going to a garage full of comedians.............. Cheers Adrian Ford

It could be the awesome untamed power trying to unleash itself. :o).

Are you sure it swings up in inches?. Its normal to have a bit of play but i wouldn't of thought that much. I would start with the engine mounts.

In my opinion,I wouldn't see that as excessive movement.If it's running fine without any loud knocking then it's normal. My lad has just written off his corsa and bought a modded clio,Both of these engines had a small amount of movement when revved. You should see my 90 when starting it from cold,That does look excessive,But it's fine. I wouldn't worry mate.

Thanks for the offer Paul but I am nowhere near Scotland..But will be taking the saxo to the garage... Cheers Adrian Ford