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Hi Peeps.
I have a 2006 TL that needs at least one motor mount. Through a little research I decided to start with the front mount as it was the most consistently mentioned for replacement with my symptoms.
My question is:
If $120 - $200 seems to be the going rate for a front engine mount, other than the branding, whats the difference between those brands like Westar for $38? I know the quality will be inferior but im in a pinch. The reason im asking is because Im not very familiar with Acura yet and I have read that there are vacuum lines that are attached to the mount and will will trigger a SES light when they fail. The only thing I can think is that theres no vacuum attachment, that its just a mount to hold the engine.
The cheap ones are solid or hydraulic WITHOUT vacuum attachment. Stock is hydraulic and has a vacuum line that stiffens the mounts under acceleration.
"IF" I were to get a solid or hydraulic without vacuum attachment, what do I do with the factory vacuum line? Plug it, im assuming, but what about trouble codes from using a mount that doesnt have a vacuum line?
If I was you I wouldn't care about the branding. I bought mine off ebay. All 3 for about 150 if I remember correctly. Usually they have some Acura vendors on there and sell OEM for cheap, So I would check there first. 2nd. Dont worry to much on the vaccum line. I did plug one in, but the other two I left off, and I haven't had any issues now for three years.. I just know it was a pain in the ass of a job. You will wanna use some PB Blaster and let it sit there.
The cheap ones are solid or hydraulic WITHOUT vacuum attachment. Stock is hydraulic and has a vacuum line that stiffens the mounts under acceleration.
"IF" I were to get a solid or hydraulic without vacuum attachment, what do I do with the factory vacuum line? Plug it, im assuming, but what about trouble codes from using a mount that doesnt have a vacuum line?
Not true about non oem mounts, came across these on eBay the other day, look at bottom, inlet is there.
I went oem at a much more considerable cost than these below, and if your front is bad, budget for ALL of them, they'll all likely need replacing:
I bought my 3 engine mounts on ebay for 120$ shipped to Canada. The seller was "autoenginemounts". Installed the front and side about 6 months ago, the front did have vaccum hose plug. No issues since, he does offer a 5 year warranty. I installed the rear a few weeks ago, it didn't have the vacuum valve, i just plugged the hose and don't have any problems.
Great info!! Thank you guys! I dont know that im willing to tackle the entire set currently. Im in a place at the moment that lacks a garage. :/ Im gonna go for the inexpensive front solid mount and call it a day. Thanks for sharing your experience with the vaccum line! That was my biggest concern. I expect more vibration from the inexpensive one, just as I would expect more squeaking and brake dust from cheap vs. high quality brake pads. Anywho, Thanks again everyone!!
