I noticed a clunking noise today when I accelerated hard. It sounded like something in the rear end, maybe a U joint. Wrong, it is the left side motor mount. If I brake torque the car, the engine rises about 2" on the left hand side. How common is this problem? How difficult (hours) is it to change? I found replacements on line for $92 each, not bad for being hydraulic.


Jeff

 

Well, I had both of my mounts bolts stretch, I'd suggest letting top and bottom nuts go, bottom one is through the front subframe. Ease the engine up with a trolley jack. Replace the offending mount and tighten up. It's a tricky one...

 

...and very common. Left side is the most stressed.

 

Any special tools needed? Why does it pay 2.5 hours?


Jeff

 

Nobody?

 

Since you cant recieve pm's heres your answer
because you have to drop the steering rack and raise the entire engine. Even then it is a pain to work the old 1 out and the new 1 in place. The passenger side is easy with alot of room and doesnt require dropping the steering rack