99 Chrysler T&C wobble in front end

I have not worked on that car, but I can believe that engine mounts could be the issue, and I would expect it would be a shadetree job. Try shaking the engine and looking at the motor mounts.... you should be able to tell pretty easily if one is broken.

There isn't a whole lot of support needed to change a single mount, but I have done it (on a Chrysler Laser) with pieces of 2X4 stacked up.

--scott

It's easier if you have a helper looking at the engine while you sit in the car and, with the right foot hard on the brake, give a bit of gas. Alternate between D and R, and your helper should see the engine move about if a mount is bad.

Ulf

I agree, Scott... If the OP can find the mounts and get a clear view of them, he may be able to see if they are broken just by looking.. He would certainly get an idea of how hard it will be to get under there, lift the engine, and remove the mounts.

Thanks for the replies everyone. The engine moves back and forth a good 2 to 3 inches while holding the brake and switching from drive to reverse. I've been told that there shouldn't be anymore than 1/2 to 1 inch of movement.

I'm leary of using the oil pan as the support for taking the weight off of the mount even using wood (which is some advice from another site) any reassurances or details of how to use the oil pan..

Thanks for the reply. The engine purrs like a kitten. No check engine lights and no knocking or hard starting. I'm going to be checking the mounts and replacing any that are bad on Saturday.

KM