teeeejaay

Sorry I was checking to see if there was a thread already for this, but couldn't find one. I needed some help here, I looked under the hood today and found this... I think this is one of the two motor mounts? [Please correct me if I'm wrong]





I've been having a strange noise from the front passenger side. Like a metal to metal noise when I go over bumps. I was trying to research about that problem and some people said they had the same problem.

I was wondering if I should change this part ASAP? I noticed the plastic was cracked on it. Also should I check if the other one is cracked also?
Thank you so much!

TL1999

replace it

ez12a

yep, replace it. It's going to continue to make noise when going over bumps. It's most likely that it's completely broken and the top part of the mount is separated.

At this point, check all other mounts as well.

side mount is easy to DIY. Front mount is a little more difficult but doable.

teeeejaay

Thank you! How many total motor mounts are there? Is this an expensive fix you think?
Thank you!

closetprisoner

fairly easy diy... remove bolt on the pix first.. then 2 on bracket and 2 on the mount, remember to support your motor before loosen mount.

teeeejaay

Thanks for your reply, do you have any advice on how to support the motor while doing this DIY?

ez12a

piece of wood between the oil pan and floor jack should be sufficient.

remember, you aren't lifting the engine. You're merely supporting it. Jack it up till it touches and leave it.

teeeejaay

Right on thank you! Will it shift the engine if I just do one at a time or should it be good?

closetprisoner

it shouldn't shift much, if any.. passenger mount is prone for damage, you should be good after replacement.

teeeejaay

Should I replace the others if they are not cracked? I checked the front one and it wasn't cracked like this one.

closetprisoner

well, up to you if you want to replace them all, the rear is a pita..

I would only replace as needed.

teeeejaay

Sounds good to me thank you!

jonboy10

I disagree with the replace as needed statement.

If you only replace the front and side, this will put extra stress on the two new ones because they are working harder without a good rear mount, because the old rear mount, which may not looked cracked but could be internally, will be doing less because it is already broken in and has many many more miles on it.

Just spend the extra money and get them all fixed. Right now only my side is cracked from what I can see, but it is not as bad as yours, and I bought three new XLR8 mounts.
Im having all three installed on Friday.

Its about $700 total including $320 for the mounts, and $350 for the labor.

Expensive yes, but I dont want to have problems with these even 100K miles from now.

Preventative maintenance.

nismopowerdqg

the part that is cracked in his pictures, is not on my motor mount. should i replace my mount as well? its not making any noise but it does not have that rubber piece around the mount on my car

ez12a

that's just a dust cover. if you dont have it that's not a problem, but check rubber underneath.

if you do have a cover and it is cracked like above, it's a good way to determine if it's broken.

cipdagr3at

The rear mount isnt that bad either, I just replaced mines last week take the strut bar out for extra room but overall okay if you have someone helping you.

teeeejaay

Do you think I should replace the front or backs? I just replaced the side one.

ez12a

i'd check the front. That's typically the next one to go.

nismopowerdqg

my mount just went bad ill post a pic tomorrow.. where would you recommend getting a replacement at? i found one at NAPA for 74 before i use my discount.. i don't want to go through the dealer unless it is nessisary.

teeeejaay

I got my passenger side motor mount from AckTL05 it was $60 plus my shipping to Hawaii. Good deal it was a OEM part, when I called the dealer they wanted too much.

Okay Ill check that one, thank you!

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I'm waiting for a comment on teejays video. Mine does the same.

teeeejaay

I know right, wheres everybody at? LOL

teeeejaay

I replaced the side motor mount, purchased from Acktl05

The main metal on metal noise went away after the mount was replaced. I still feel some clanking noises here and there and hear a small noise coming from either the drivers side of the engine or the rear maybe? People usually say the front mount breaks before the back... Would this noise maybe be from transmission mounts? I also still get some vibrations when shifting from 3rd into 4th light right before it shifts it shakes the steering wheel and I can feel it in the pedal? Before the side mount was changed I felt it A LOT more then now.

Sorry for all the questions, but figured Id ask around before paying an arm and a leg to take it to get checked at Acura

HEYG

This was my side motor mount: complete fail...bad clunking noise before I replaced it. Very easy DIY fix.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1069604...in/photostream

http://www.flickr.com/photos/1069604...n/photostream/

teeeejaay

Yeah mine looked pretty bad also, it was a easy fix for me also. Now im going to change the front hope it goes good as the side lol