Grinding noise during acceleration 1996 Camry 4cy LE

[jacjac3]

I can hear a harsh grinding sounds when I accelerate with somewhat for a heavy foot (Not flooring it or anything, just normal use). Not sure what is causing this. anyone every experience this problem before? I would have to accelerate really really slow ( like yr gran ma' would probably honk her horn at me slow..) to not hear the sound.

Thanks in advance

[uuuuu]

Does it make the same sound if you rev the engine in neutral or park?

[jacjac3]

Nope, only when I accelerate from full stop.

[the94camryman]

mine makes a popping noise that could be mistaken for a grinding noise under heavy acceleration b/c my front engine mount is broken, so check that.

[jacjac3]

yea it's some what of a popping noise...

[jacjac3]

How can I check if it's actually the engine mounts before servicing it? Anyway to check without actually taking the mount off?

[the94camryman]

Just pull on them and maybe rock the motor a bit, and if they seperate, then they're broken.