Another motor mount replaced
11-19-2008, 01:00 PM
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Another motor mount replaced
This time it was my passanger side upper mount. Car has 71k on it. The front mount was replaced at 43k under warranty. I took the car in to get looked over because I thought there was too much flex in the motor but couldn't see the tear in the mount.
They changed it thinking I was still under my bumper to bumper warranty but found out I wasn't. haha. I didn't mind paying for it since it needed to get done and it's getting really cold here in NY for me to DIY.
I just really hate that I'm going to have to replace motor mounts so often on this car. I don't want aftermarket "stiff" mounts because of vibrations but replacing mounts all the time is going to be annoying. I asked the dealer if the new mount they installed was improved upon over the original and they said no, it's just a factory replacement. Grrrrrrr
They changed it thinking I was still under my bumper to bumper warranty but found out I wasn't. haha. I didn't mind paying for it since it needed to get done and it's getting really cold here in NY for me to DIY.
I just really hate that I'm going to have to replace motor mounts so often on this car. I don't want aftermarket "stiff" mounts because of vibrations but replacing mounts all the time is going to be annoying. I asked the dealer if the new mount they installed was improved upon over the original and they said no, it's just a factory replacement. Grrrrrrr
11-19-2008, 03:56 PM
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Do they make one for the TL, or have people fabricated them to fit? (engine dampners) I was looking at my engine bay and I don't see where I would be able to put it.
11-19-2008, 09:16 PM
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11-19-2008, 11:23 PM
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The TL is otherwise a very inexpensive car to operate.... if you want to see expensive repair bills buy a domestic or german car.
Motor mounts... not a big deal.
Motor mounts... not a big deal.
11-20-2008, 05:35 AM
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Thanks Kris, I'll check out the CL side and fix this problem and enjoy the TL much more knowing I won't have to replace mounts as much. In the 45k I have driven this car the only expenses were replacing the battery and brakes. Even still this is a "wear" item and I'm very pleased with the car. I'll get over it. lol
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