Thread: motor mounts

Under the engine and trans on the cradle.

you have a trans mount, and a motor mount, both located on the sub frame to the engine.

the two top mounts, engine to the rad support are called "toque struts" or upper mounts.

they all wear out.

theres how to's here for all of them. quite easy really if you feel good about working on your car.

http://www.grandprixforums.net/how-c...unt-77238.html

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

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Hey thanks, im also due for all mounts, i dont have a lower motor mount under my engine, when i had my sway bar replaced, the guy that did it should me the crushed up rubber and pulled it out an what not so now if i take right turns a little to fast, a little clunk is heard. Damn things are $50 from the auto part store, cheaper some where else maybe?

Originally Posted by Adidasdude1989

Hey thanks, im also due for all mounts, i dont have a lower motor mount under my engine, when i had my sway bar replaced, the guy that did it should me the crushed up rubber and pulled it out an what not so now if i take right turns a little to fast, a little clunk is heard. Damn things are $50 from the auto part store, cheaper some where else maybe?

Are you saying you need a new lower mount or are you saying you don't have one? Your lower engine mount is located passenger side take the wheel off under the crank pulley you'll see whats left of the motor mount. Go to the store and opt for the solid rubber design (Sr) at the end of part number. There less prone to screwing up like the hydraulic mounts are. Make sire when you get the mounts shake them if you don't hear fluid moving inside you have the solid rubber.

what a shot mount looks like,



the rest of it.



when this bad, you will see the engine try to rotate when you shift from P to R then to D. the pass side will move towards the rad, and then back to the firewall.

oil leaks help kill the mount too.

scotty i had worse. but when it gets that bad yeah time for a new one if not then new motor time.

how does it get worse then that? its metal to metal no rubber left at all lol

crazy part is is dint clunk, but the engine sure did move a lot. no vibrations or other issues.

flipping the dog bones bushing makes the engine even tighter.

Not trying to jack the thread but does anyone still carry the solid mounts?

Originally Posted by slick2500

Not trying to jack the thread but does anyone still carry the solid mounts?

Auto one oriellys just have to specify solid rubber option

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

how does it get worse then that? its metal to metal no rubber left at all lol

crazy part is is dint clunk, but the engine sure did move a lot. no vibrations or other issues.

flipping the dog bones bushing makes the engine even tighter.

well i cleaned mine so it was smaller than your mount grease and oil do hide alot.

Originally Posted by 91parkave

Auto one oriellys just have to specify solid rubber option

Okay sweet so Rockauto might still have them? Its just been a while since I looked.

I'd prefer a local auto store for the lifetime warranty

Originally Posted by addzradd

I Prefer ZZP's poly mount it may be twice as much but even the SR mounts have a hydraulic center and are prone to **** ups.

Sure Zzp is a great option but solid rubber mounts are just that there is no fluid in them meaning they are not hydraulic in any way. Hydraulic mounts have fluid inside that allows for more movement in the mount for a comfortable compliant ride.