Are my motor mounts broke?

1997 EAGLE TALON
85,000 MILES
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CSTAFF25
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I had my motor mounts changed within the past year. I had a really bad clunking problem when I shift into drive and reverse. Also some times my car shifts hard when accelerating. I was told I needed mounts so I had them replaced. The clunking didn't stop, but got a little better. So I assumed it was something else. Well yesterday I had someone shift between drive and reverse so I could watch the engine. My driverside top engine mount moved far enough it hit the frame, which is about 4 inches at least. Now maybe I am wrong, but that doesn't seem normal. Is it possible I had the mounts changed and my new ones were bad too this whole time?! One of the other mounts I could see moved pretty good too, but not as bad as this top one.
Jul 18, 2012 at 1:29 PM
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are you sure that mount was changed??? does it look new???

Roy
Jul 18, 2012 at 1:45 PM
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I can't say for sure. It looked new and shiny when i got the car back. However, I found several chips all over that kind of bothered me at the time. By your reaction I assume I am right that that is not normal?
Jul 18, 2012 at 1:47 PM
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correct. i would return to the shop and show him what is going on

Roy
Jul 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM
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Thank you Mr. Roy for your time.
Jul 18, 2012 at 2:01 PM
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good luck
Jul 18, 2012 at 2:12 PM