shizzytheking

i live in PA does anybody know how much it cost to replace all the motor mounts for a 02 tl type s parts and labor and how many hours labor it is also how difficult is the job

thisisnotdave

I dunno what labor costs are around there but the mounts around $140 - $150 for front and back (theyre different and cost slightly differently as well) the side is a little cheaper at $60 or $80 or something like that. It takes about an hour to do the front and side, and depending on how skilled / familiar with the work involved ur mechanic is an hour or two for the back. Dont let them BS you and tell you they need to remove the k-frame because they can do it from above much more quickly which means less $$$. My shop would charge $200 for labor for the job.

shizzytheking

thanks any diy on changing the motor mounts and oil pan

thisisnotdave

http://rapidshare.com/files/18800543...mount.pdf.html

Heres a link to a tsb on the front mount, you'll get the general idea from this. Rear mount comes off much the same, you'll want take off the strut tower brace for the rear as it will make it easier to take out. It helps to be small my mechanic was litteraly lying on top of the engine when he was diggin it out. The side mount is pretty straight forward, its located by the PS pump.

ed'sTL

i got brand new front and rear motor mounts for sale. let me know if you're interested.

69tl

what is the point to replace the motor mounts? how can we tell that it's going bad?

thisisnotdave

Mounts absorb a large portion of the torsional energy generated by the engine. Also they absorb vibrations created by the thousands of little explosions that happen inside your engine when its running.

On our cars honda decided to go with fluid filled vacuum actuated mounts which vary their hardness according to engine loads. However, their wunder-mounts tend to all go to shit by the 50k - 60k mile mark. The easiest way to test for them is outlined in the pdf i posted.

Have a buddy stand in front of the car with the hood open. With then engine running put the car in drive, hold ur foot down on the brake, and give it a little gas. Then do the same in reverse. Your friend should be looking for how far the engine rocks back and forward. If you hear any clanking that's a tell tale sign of a bad mount. Also if they're covered in a fluid that means their also dead.

shizzytheking

i used to work at honda i got a oil change 2 days ago any mechanic started my car and he could tell my mounts were bad he told me that why i feeling a jerk when my gears change and he showed me that my mounts were beginning to crack he also did exactly what notdave said and he knew right away my mounts were bad my friend also has a tl he needs mounts as well and we have similar driving problems bad mounts can lead to more serious problems what I also what to know is do you have remove the engine or can replacing all be done by opening the hood would i need a jack to prevent my engine from dropping thanks for everybodies input

kakins23

Just got mine done yesterday, it ran me 250 for the front but it was covered under the warranty.

Aznryda43

iTrader: (1)

so bad motor mounts can cause your car to shake when applying gas? cause if so im having this problem

kakins23

Not sure but if the mounts are broken then there is nothing holding the engine in place as you excel. So I could see that happening

shizzytheking

do any of you recommend buying aftermarket or performance mounts since our factory mounts fail 60-70k?? i'm goin to try to upgrade my warranty if i can't i guess i will be trading my car because i'm not paying a crazy price to get all my mounts replaced

thisisnotdave

Yeah alot of people buy aftermarket mounts from innovate i think. They are more solid and last longer, but are harsher and will leave a little vibration at idle. I dont think theyre much cheaper.

shizzytheking

anybody have a step by by step d.i.y for replacing all the motor mounts

fsttyms1

Yea, because a new car payment is cheaper than a 200ish for a new front and rear mount.

Look in the new DIY thread.

And NO, you dont have to remove the motor to do this. It can be done in your driveway in a hr or 2. (odds are all you need is the front and passenger side)

niju321

that pdf link is dead...could someone please repost?

shizzytheking

if my car jumps when i put it in reverse do i need rear motor mount or should this go away just by getting a new front mount and side mount

bowlgers

ive done mounts on at least 100 a tls and honda accords some odesseys pretty easy if u can turn a wrench go for it and save the money u would spend on labor and get more cool shit 4 your tl

fsttyms1

Usually front. Its hard to see the rear. Best way to test it is with a vacuum pump and gauge. Replace the front and side and see how it feels.

Rockstar21

iTrader: (1)

ive had the same problem ever since i got my car. just replaced all mounts recently. it only does this when the car is cold.

could just be tranny going bad?

shizzytheking

tranny replaced in oct through acura i replace the side and front and see how it feels and is it really that easy to replace motor mounts a wrench and support under the engine with a jack this time i'm gettin it done for cheap but if its that easy i will try myself next time thanks