0utl

Well i need some suggestions on what I should do. So i have to replace my radiator on my 6MT TL. I found a small corroded area that has old residue of a leak, and i have had to fill my reservoir every so often and just thought it was evaporating , so before i pull it out this summer i want to replace it so it doesn't turn in to a big leak. My question is since ill have the radiator out should i just replace my front motor mount? I have no signs of bad motor mounts at all, but i have 145k miles and from what i have been reading these are a common issue that usually don't last even this long. I don't want to waste my money and fix what's not broken, but it may prevent the others from going bad if i did replace it, maybe Is there any way when i can visually tell if i should replace the mount (Other than cracking)? Thank you, you all are always very helpful.

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

i forgot if the front has liquid in it.
i know that when i took out mine, one was leaking. tell tale sign that it went bad.

0utl

So if it is crack free and leaking no fluid then it should be good to go? Like i said i have no signs of bad mounts. I'm just on the fence if i should do this while ill have everything all torn apart. Or am i just wasting my time...

justnspace

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if its showing no signs of movement, nor is it leaking or cracked, i would let sleeping dogs lie.

flyromeo3

If it were me and I had the original motor mount with 145k miles i'd replace it.

0utl

Any more input from anyone with experience with these front mounts? How long do they normally last? Thanks!

Oh Sickest TL

iTrader: (3)

^^ prettysure mine need to be replaced I'm at 130k miles

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

are you sure engine is not moving!?

the mounts are either broken or not.

WDPanda

On the TL sport (6MT), the front motor mount is different from the Base Automatic. It is a solid piece and not hydraulic.

0utl

^ Thanks for that info! I dont mean to be annoying i just want to be up on my maintenance, but from what i have read with engine mounts its more prevalent with the AT maybe? But with having no symptoms of bad mounts i may just take your advice justnspace. Thanks again everyone.