question about motor mounts

mkelly3585 · Post by **mkelly3585** » 14 Jul 2011, 19:18

I need someone to tell me if this motor mount is bad. I know the top one is. Also, can I use the poly bushing and just replace that. It seems much easier since it's ripped already. I took some pics of the lower mount but it' looks ok, Is it?

Post by **bronxnativ** » 14 Jul 2011, 20:02

Well, as you already know, the top is shot. As far as the lower (looks like the lower one on passenger side) looks good to me, although I had to bend my head like a pretzel to take a good look at it.

As far as Poly's: I'm OK with it. It does cause extra vibration but it is something I can live with. Most here will shy you away from them so be prepared for the feedback!

mkelly3585 · Post by **mkelly3585** » 14 Jul 2011, 20:32

I want to get it fixed the easiest cheapest way possible. My son is taking it to college in a month and I just want to make sure it's safe, not really concerned with vibration

kiss4afrog · Post by **kiss4afrog** » 14 Jul 2011, 21:13

I went with the IPD poly one. It was a snap using a chisel to knock out the old one and it installed easily. Haven't noticed any extra vibration.

Post by **Juan62** » 15 Jul 2011, 03:29

Check out the ads above...IPD does sell the Polys and a complete replacement kit for the easiest.

mikilla · Post by **mikilla** » 15 Jul 2011, 05:41

If you want real cheap go to lowes or home depot and get polyurethane in a calking gun and remove the motor mounts tape up 1 side and fill it with poly. I do that to all mine there nice and stiff but not too stiff and I've had mine on for over 3 years and they're still holding up great just google it that's where I found it and it works trust me

Post by **erikv11** » 15 Jul 2011, 08:26

IIRC the poly torque mount bushing is like $40 at IPD but $30 most places, e.g. FCPGroton or eEuroparts.com. Poly will definitely be the easiest solution.

If you are set on cheapest you can buy an aftermarket rubber bushing from one of the online suppliers for less than 10 bucks. It is more work to put in and will break in about 10,000 miles but you said cheapest ...