shaking at idle, ok going down the road - tune-up been done?, compression been checked? as much as i hate to say it, it could be a compression issue. not real low on compression, but about 1/2 what it should be can cause this. hope fully it is just mounts tho.aaron
Actually, I finally found out what was shaking.. The front bumper was loose and it is hitting some of the rubber covers... I just need to fix the headlight and re-dent the bumper a bit.. I don't think it's the motor mount.. The motor on has 100k original miles on it..
Sounds like you are getting familiar with your car.
I highly recommend you purchase a Haynes or Chiltons repair manual.
They give descriptions and have pictures that answer lots of your questions.
I have several 7th generation Corollas in my family and have just sold a 1994 that I resurrected.
I use the manuals quite a lot, as well as the local junkyard for removal methods.
The car I drive is a 1994 and I just went over 162,000 miles.
The one I sold had 231,000 miles on it, when the previous owner seized it (ran it without oil).
I plan on getting another one to work on as my next project car.