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motor mount tips.
So I need a new motor mount, no clue which one yet because I haven't been able to get under the car yet...should see tomorrow.
First, I need to know where all the motor mounts are located so I know where to look.
Secondly, I've read the posts about the solid hockey puck mount but won't be using this because I know the known vibration would drive me crazy most likely and it would probably risk causing some sort of problem with my warranty. Just wondering if there is any other solid motor mount offered that is offered by a parts manufacturer?
My warranty will cover the replacement of certain mounts in certain instances, that'* why I need an already manufactured mount that I could purchase and give to the mechanic if they install it.
First, I need to know where all the motor mounts are located so I know where to look.
Secondly, I've read the posts about the solid hockey puck mount but won't be using this because I know the known vibration would drive me crazy most likely and it would probably risk causing some sort of problem with my warranty. Just wondering if there is any other solid motor mount offered that is offered by a parts manufacturer?
My warranty will cover the replacement of certain mounts in certain instances, that'* why I need an already manufactured mount that I could purchase and give to the mechanic if they install it.
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I think the main one that goes out is the front transmission mount. It comes off of the front of the tranny and bolts to a crossmember just ahead of it. Here'* a pic of my solid mount installed. The bracket attached to the top is bolted to the tranny via 3 bolts.
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the vibration is not too bad with the hockey puck mount. It is noticable by myself and passengers but not very bad at all. The benefits are well worth it.
There is no other vendor that makes transaxle mounts for these cars.....you are on your own.
There is no other vendor that makes transaxle mounts for these cars.....you are on your own.
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Originally Posted by Hans
the vibration is not too bad with the hockey puck mount. It is noticable by myself and passengers but not very bad at all. The benefits are well worth it.
There is no other vendor that makes transaxle mounts for these cars.....you are on your own.
There is no other vendor that makes transaxle mounts for these cars.....you are on your own.
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Originally Posted by willwren
Put a thin piece of neoprene between the pucks to damp the vibration.
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This is where I notice the most movement, putting the car in drive. Is the front mount the transmission mount that was discussed earlier? Where is the front mount located?
Originally Posted by Hans
Pop the hood and watch the motor while somebody shifts from park to drive and back again. If the front mount is bad, you'll see a considerable amount of engine rock.
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Originally Posted by Nashville Cowboy
This is where I notice the most movement, putting the car in drive. Is the front mount the transmission mount that was discussed earlier? Where is the front mount located?
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I'm going to double check the location in a little bit. Just so you guys know I just talked with AutoZone and they said they have a solid mount.
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Originally Posted by Nashville Cowboy
Just so you guys know I just talked with AutoZone and they said they have a solid mount.