Hey guys, I have a feeling my motor/tranny mounts are shot. What are some common symptoms of any of these being worn? Thanks.

 

mounts help prevent the engine or tranny from moving.
when your mounts are broken, there will be excessive engine movement.
usually you can feel the torque of the engine moving back and fourth in the cabin, especially on acceleration.
a quick visual inspection will let you know if they're broken.
the side engine mount, usually leaks and is the first to go.
then front, and the rear is usually fine.

 

It just feels like my engine is not mounted solid when I start from a stop. I'm also getting a creaking sound also when I step on the gas from a stop.

 

visually check the side mount. its the easiest to see, and if its leaking, its broken.
I confused the leak for powersteering fluid leak.
i mopped up spilled fluid then monitored that side.
i found that the mount was leaking and I changed all three mounts to XLR8 mounts

 

signs of bad mounts

clunking
harsh shifts
excessive vibration at idle

 

How did you decide between XLR8 and Innovative Mounts?

Besides OEM, are there any other options?