Questions tagged [motor-mounts]
Parts that used to attach the engine and transmission to the frame of a vehicle. Usually made from rubber that acts as a vibration dampener.
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Replacing oil pan
When replacing an oil pan, I will have to remove a motor mount and jack the pan up a few inches, followed by wedging sm block by harmonic balancer. To keep it up. I have never done anything like this. ...
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timing belt replacement for Suzuki New Vitara, APK416D engine [duplicate]
I wonder if i could do it in my front yard. Main concerns I guess would be not dropping the engine to the ground and installing the mounting bracket back after job is finished.
Also, first step is ...
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jacking the engine for timing belt replacement
Is this a general guideline or is it compulsory for changing the timing belt ?
Does the engine need to be taken off its mounts too or only jacked up a bit ?
Does it apply to any car or just to some ?
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Why do bad motor mounts cause the car to shake and vibrate at idle, but not when you give it gas and increase the rpms?
I have a 2000 FIAT Siena 1.4el with the FIAT Lampredi Monoalbero engine, and the car is 22 years old now still with its original engine mounts.
The whole car, and also the steering wheel, both shake ...
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Engine mount bent over bolt, how to get out?
The lower engine mount on my honda civic is bent over the bolt. This prevents me from getting a ratchet over the bolt. A wrench fits but there's not enough room to turn. How do I straighten the ...
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How are engine isolators on Onan Cummins generators fastented?
I have an Onan genset (HDKAU), with an isolator bolt problem. One of bolts keeps falling out - it can't be tightened anymore, as it's skipping in whatever it's supposed to be screwed into.
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Coleman ct200u mini bike
Hello my Coleman mini bike will start then slowly die out and I’m not sure what to do or what it could be? Any suggestions on what it could be? It was run strong for all yesterday and just need an ...
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What is the part number (or equivalent bolt) for a VW New Beetle rear engine mount bolt, and can I use threadlocker on it?
I've got a 2002 VW New Beetle that has a rear engine mount with a bit of a missing bolt problem.
The mount in question
The missing bolt goes in that middle hole
I've searched partsgeek, Amazon, and ...
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2012 Golf TDI - manual trans. mount repair
So, I brought my car in to shop class for a vibration and noise issue, and it turned out that the transmission mount bolts had almost all come out (one was hanging on thankfully), and on inspection ...
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Can a worn subframe bushing cause vibration at idle?
Apparently there are four mounts on my car.
Is the one I'm referring to in this question.
I know is good.
Seems to be in good condition. All the bolts are tight. But last time I checked wasn't ...
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I need to take my motor mount off. I don't have a jack. So can can I take off that mount to get to my alternator pulley without dropping the motor?
I have a 2006 Chevy Malibu 2.2 Ecotech. I can't loosen that pulley unless I take off that motor mount that's in the way.I don't have a jack so. Can I successfully remove the motor mount then put on ...
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Torque for engine mount stud
I replaced the upper engine mount for my 2000 Saturn SL2. The mount is attached via three nuts to studs in the engine block. While removing the old mount, one of the studs unscrewed instead of the ...
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Is it possible to break a motor mount while doing transmission repairs?
Long story short- took my vehicle in for transmission flush, they messed up and I’m now eating the cost of a new transmission. Now that they are repairing the transmission they say they notice the ...
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2019 Acura TLX 4 Cyl FWD Vibration
I just bought a 2019 Acura TLX tech package, 4 Cyl CPO. Drives really well, but after a little while on the highway I can feel some vibration through the floor seats and steering wheel. I feel a small ...
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Broken welded nut inside frame for motor mount
I was trying to replace the passenger side torque mount on my 98 civic and both nuts that are welded inside the frame snapped off. Now the bolts and nuts just spin.
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Anchor 2866 engine torque strut mount is missing in my car does that make my car take off slow?
Anchor 2866 is missing completely and the passenger mount is completely shattered and now my car is failing to launch properly. It takes a bit to get it going but once it's going it goes. Will ...
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05 Acura RSX type s engine mount failure
Passenger side engine mount has failed 3 times after Clutch replacement each time mount was replaced with a new one that exceed OE specifications.
What is causing the mount failure?
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Yamaha Nmax what causes excessive scooter seat vibration?
I have an app that records motorcycle seat vibration and shock. While doing a test run on Yamaha NMax I have observed shock readings from the seat that are inconsistent with the ride quality. The bike ...
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engine mount bolt torque (Ecotec)
('07 Cobalt LS, 2.2 L)
Re the passenger side engine mounts, ...
The Alldata manual (AIUI, from Helm) says
Tighten the engine mount to body nuts to 66 N.m (49 lb ft).
Tighten the engine mount to ...
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How do I move engine back to line up motor mount bolts 06 Subaru outback
so I just replaced my valve cover gaskets due to them leaking pretty bad. To get them out (without removing engine) I had to unbolt the motor from mounts and jack the engine up a few inches to get ...
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How do I remove an engine mount within a metal bracket?
This is from a Mk1 VW Golf and is the transmission side engine mount.
I've remove the bracket, but the mount is stuck within it. I've soaked it in WD40 and whacked it a few times with the hammer with ...
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2003 VW Passat 2.8L motor mount removal
I have a 2003 VW Passat 4motion that had a starter fail. I've confirmed that it's definitely the starter, but getting to it is challenging.
I am currently being held up by some sort of electrical ...
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Motor mount went
Aftermarket rear motor mount went on my Fiesta. Reason I knew right away was driving along a lot more vibration and banging on downshifts.
As I pulled up, 2 miles later, I left the car overnight and ...
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Is it a must that I torque down passenger side motor mount on 09 Ford Focus SE sedan?
What potential problems could occur if I tightened the passenger side motor mount by hand and didn't use a torque wrench? 09 Ford Focus SE sedan
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Turn in which direction to loosen the bolts for engine torque mount?
For a 1997 Lexus ES300, what is the direction to turn the wrench when I want to loosen the bolts for removing the motor mount? The one I'm trying to replace is the one on top that is very accessible ...
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Car Jerk when switched to Drive and Engine Bangs (Knock) over bumps
I have Nissan Teana 230JM (J31) 2007 model. The issue i am facing is when I start the car in the morning then it takes some time to shift to Drive, So I have to switch it to 1st and then drive a ...
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Changed all engine\trans mounts, car vibrates even worse
I have 2002 BMW E46 330xi, it had some issues with vibration at idle (in drive or reverse). I have changed all 3 mounts plus new original nuts (2 for engine and 1 transmission mount). Tranny mount was ...
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Failed motor mount on 2007 Jetta Wolfsburg edition
7 months ago a motor mount failed on my 2007 VW Jetta Wolfsburg edition. Since then it has sat 7 months. It was running fine the last time it was started.
Should I replace all the motor mounts, or ...
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Car shuddering, losing power
I have a VX Commodore 2000. A few times over the last few days it started to shudder as I reversed into a park and was about to conk out as I switched it off, then later as I drove home it started to ...
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Where to locate engine mounts on Nissan Note 2006 HR15 Engine?
My engine started slightly vibrating when the car is in drive and i am fully braked, and I believe it to be one of the engine mounts. Problem is, I don't know where the left engine mount is. I can ...
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Drove over a semi-large rock and now vehicle vibrates in Park - Goes away in Drive
So... I hit a rock pretty bad over the weekend :(. I was going about 100KM/h maybe less, and it was smaller then a basketball sized rock, but it did some damage and jolted me/vehicle.
I immediately ...
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Clio MkII Engine Support
I am planning on replacing the clutch on my '04 16v 1.2L Clio Mk II this week. To do this I'm going to use an engine support beam to very slightly move the engine over to the side.
Where does the ...
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2001 Toyota Rav4 O2 sensor change
When changing O2 sensor B1 S2 on 2001 rav4 do you have to loosen the engine mount to access sensor with o2 socket, or is there an easier way?
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Engine mount bolts not lining up
I have a '99 Subaru Legacy Outback, and I'm working on getting the engine (EJ25) back into the car after replacing the head gaskets. I got the four bolts that attach through the transmission ...
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replace passenger side engine mount camry 05 2.4 L
I am planning to replace passenger side motor mount in my 2005 Camry with 170K miles on it. I have craftsman floor jack and two jack stands. Do you thing it is DIY job to replace motor mount? Is it ...
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Do I need to replace all engine mounts after one has failed?
I had the gearbox mount break in my Mk2 Citroen Saxo (one of three mounts holding the engine, gearbox etc up). The engine fell down due to the lack of mount, and the gearbox hit the floor (and cracked)...
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Is an engine mount a "covered component" under power-train warranty?
2012 Chrysler Town & Country with 69k miles. Vehicle jumps when putting into gear and from that diagnosed a failed engine mount. I bought this car used (CarMax) and took the claim to my warranty ...
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Is this Mazda 3 motor mount broken?
I hear a metallic vibrating/grinding/chatter noise on the passenger side when I accelerate. I only hear it when the clutch is engaged and engine is under load. I hear it particularly strong when ...
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Steering wheel vibration after changing mounts on a 2002 Ford F150 4.2L V6
I changed the transmission and engine mounts on the truck now I have a vibration in the steering wheel and can feel it in park and driving.
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Why does my engine vibrate at idle only when I have the AC on?
2001 Honda Civic EX
First noticed this problem when I got the car about a year ago. When the car is idling without the AC on, all is good. When I turn the AC and the clutch engages, it begins to ...
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Noises & "Feedback" while cornering
I recently took possession of a 2004 Volvo S60. I knew it had a welded engine mount, but that it was in otherwise good working order.
This has been the case until a couple of weeks ago when I noticed ...
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Car bounces back and forth after shifting
I've been having this issue for a while on my 1999 Volvo V40 T4 manual. Whenever I shift and release the clutch quickly, the car often does a nasty bounce. Let me try to describe it with much detail ...
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Wealth of info? 69 Yamaha 100 L5T [closed]
Just picked up my dad's old 1969 yamaha 100 l5t that's been collecting dust for the past 35-40 years. Anyone know much about these bikes?
I'd like to get this thing running again and most likely swap ...
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Can driving long distances cause motor mounts to crack?
I have two cracked motor mounts on my KIA Sadona. I am curious as to what may have caused this. I am wondering if driving longer distances could cause it to happen
It is a 2004 Kia Sedona EX. I ...
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What happen if an engine is welded directly to frame (no mounts)?
Just curious ... any downside beside a lot of vibrations?
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Safe Way to Remove Engine Mount Support?
I'm working on a 98 Mazda 626 2L and I'd like to change the transaxle oil filter. However, a number of the pan bolts are blocked by a beam which has an engine / transmission mount sitting on it ( see ...
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Engine Mounts issue can be caused by replacing Alternator?
My mechanic recently replaced the alternator on my 2007 Toyota Camry.
When he returned the car to me he said that my motor mounts need to be replaced.
Now I notice a vibration at idle. I am not a ...
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How important is it to replace engine torque mount? (have pic)
I just bought a 2007 Buick Lucerne. The rubber in the engine torque mount has separated into two pieces. How important is it to replace the mount? If I do decide to replace it, is the job as ...
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What is the best way to determine if my hydraulic motor mounts are bad?
I am experiencing delayed forward movement at take off. I apply the accelerator nothing happens until it jolts forward. When I stop it lunges forward, which leads me to believe it is the motor mounts. ...
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Broke one of the two power steering pump brackets/anchors
Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma 2007 V6 4L
While I was taking my power steering pump out, I manager to brake one of the two brackets (or anchors) that attach it to the main body of the engine. It is an SOL ...
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