C cmozez Member May 3, 2003 450 0 16 Tupelo,Mississippi Jul 10, 2007 #1 Jul 10, 2007 #1 How can I tell if my motor mounts need replacing? The motor is already out of my car. The car only has 82K but it is a 79 model.
How can I tell if my motor mounts need replacing? The motor is already out of my car. The car only has 82K but it is a 79 model.
cenok is family 15 Year Member Jun 25, 2003 1,409 69 79 Norman, Ok Jul 10, 2007 #2 Jul 10, 2007 #2 is the rubber in good shape? just use your better judgement. i'd say replace them regardless if they're original! you can get both for about $55 at any autoparts store. i'd go with energy suspension mounts though.
is the rubber in good shape? just use your better judgement. i'd say replace them regardless if they're original! you can get both for about $55 at any autoparts store. i'd go with energy suspension mounts though.
4G-KDMP 10 Year Member Jul 23, 2005 935 19 39 CA Jul 10, 2007 #3 Jul 10, 2007 #3 if there cracked or have deep depressions in the mounts then more than likely they're bad.
HISSIN50 "How long does it take to get help in here? 15 Year Member Nov 29, 1999 31,179 33 129 Jul 10, 2007 #4 Jul 10, 2007 #4 I agree - give 'em a visual check. Or if you know that the fan was hitting the bottom of the fan shroud, that's a sign. Good luck.
I agree - give 'em a visual check. Or if you know that the fan was hitting the bottom of the fan shroud, that's a sign. Good luck.
RYC CUKR Founding Member May 19, 2002 1,437 1 38 Orlando Jul 10, 2007 #5 Jul 10, 2007 #5 all the above is good advice. Personally given that they are 25 years old I would change them out since they aren't really that expensive.
all the above is good advice. Personally given that they are 25 years old I would change them out since they aren't really that expensive.
N niklid05 New Member Aug 20, 2004 140 0 0 Kutztown PA 19530 Jul 10, 2007 #6 Jul 10, 2007 #6 find a used set of energy suspension or prothane bushings in the ads here or on corral. They will prolly run around 70-80 bucks.
find a used set of energy suspension or prothane bushings in the ads here or on corral. They will prolly run around 70-80 bucks.
Roland69 Sergeant Tangnet Sep 17, 2005 2,867 2 58 Port Elgin, Ontario Jul 10, 2007 #7 Jul 10, 2007 #7 right now is the best time to change them.....if you have doubts about them just do it now while they are easy to get at
right now is the best time to change them.....if you have doubts about them just do it now while they are easy to get at