Motor Mounts

[GeoffM]

Is this about right?

http://www.ehow.com/how_6388305_tell...ounts-bad.html

What defines excessive? I thought an engine was supposed to move a bit when put into drive.

[Cobalt]

If you want broken axles dont worry about it.

Stock or broken engine mounts can cause wheel hop from the violent shaking of the driveline which brakes axles, flex pipes, can rip wires and more.

[h22cd7]

is normal for the engine to move a lilttle bit tho you will notice when an engine mount is bad

[remix405]

dammm thats real bad^^^ on our cars you can look at the 2side ones and the front one to see if those are bad by looking at them move the flaps open and look at the rubber if its all chewed up or moves in there then they are bad

[GeoffM]

dammm thats real bad^^^ on our cars you can look at the 2side ones and the front one to see if those are bad by looking at them move the flaps open and look at the rubber if its all chewed up or moves in there then they are bad

I don't know what you're saying.

If you want broken axles dont worry about it.

Stock or broken engine mounts can cause wheel hop from the violent shaking of the driveline which brakes axles, flex pipes, can rip wires and more.

So, if I don't want broken axles.. then I should worry about it?

[deevergote]

Replace your mounts, or fill them with urethane (as per the multiple DIY threads on this site.)

[GeoffM]

But how do I know if they're bad?
I don't just want to start replacing things willy nilly! (Actually I do, But I'm running out of $)

[remix405]

ok like i said before

there is 3 motor mounts you can see by just opening the hood one on your passenger side, one on the driver side and the front one by the radiator fans

you can check by just looking at them... look at your motor mount if you still got the lil flap on the sides just move the flap and look inside the motor mount if the ruber inside of them is chewed up you need to change them...

But how do I know if they're bad?
I don't just want to start replacing things willy nilly! (Actually I do, But I'm running out of $)

[GeoffM]

ok like i said before

there is 3 motor mounts you can see by just opening the hood one on your passenger side, one on the driver side and the front one by the radiator fans

you can check by just looking at them... look at your motor mount if you still got the lil flap on the sides just move the flap and look inside the motor mount if the ruber inside of them is chewed up you need to change them...

Thank you.
I'll check tomorrow

[deevergote]

If the rubber is torn, the mount is bad. They are 20 years old, so it's likely.

The front mount is just a torque mount. It is not load bearing.

[JDMDaniel240]

how much do these mounts go for cause im short on $ and mine need to be replace to also are they easy to take out?

[pedalpusher90]

hey every one FYI you can remove your right motor mount with out lifting the engine or doing harm as long as all the other mounts are intact.

[pedalpusher90]

how much do these mounts go for cause im short on $ and mine need to be replace to also are they easy to take out?

ive seen 3-4 piece kits on ebay for 150-200 for oem quality at an autoparts store expect 46-150 per if you have time i would recomend filling them that is what i did and it works great but no i noticed how bad my clutch really is