Grinding sound from front (Seems to be more on the drivers side) is loudest when the car is cold and seems to almost disappear when it's warmed up. Only does it when accelerating from stop seems to get louder as the RPM's increase. Especially when engine is cold and the car wants to stay in first gear forever. Have to let off gas and get back on it to shift into second

Replaced front CV's, and all the suspension rubber in the front and rear, as well as all four struts. All four of the engine mounts are shot, on order to be replace in a few weeks. I checked the front wheel bearings and no play or bad feeling that i can detect. Brakes and rotors are only a few months old. Trans fluid looks, smells ok and is at the right level.

Any Ideas?

 

sounds like tranny issues...what's the mileage? Guess you need to wait to see impact of new motor mounts.

 

153,000 miles. Yah, it's looking more and more like a tranny issue, but i really hope not. No $$ for a tranny repair and definitely no $$ for a new car. Maybe time to look at salvage yards for a used one.