Hi, Guest
09-21-2012, 12:27 PM
(09-21-2012, 09:49 AM)muttsnutts Wrote: No one knows? Ok how do you know when a motor mount needs replacing?
Noise and vibration are usually the first signs. Also: with the hood open rev the engine aggressively and see how much fore and aft movement the engine exhibits. It should be minimal.
When the engine moves a lot you can sometimes feel it in the shifter linkage but that's tougher without a reference point.
The most visible mount on the passenger side is fluid filled - if the top cover can be easily depressed, or in my case gone all together LOL, then that mount needs to be replaced. IMO don't bother with aftermarket - every one I've used hasn't lasted very long; but then again I'm boosted so the mounts take a bigger beating.
Hope this helps
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2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *