BayAreaLex

Hi folks,

My car now has 100K miles and it's time to replace the mounts. Before I order OEM replacements from Sewell, I'm wondering if there are any quality alternatives? Sewell aign't cheap...

Thanks

sam12345

iTrader: (1)

I put dea brand from rock auto in my car so far so good but I need more time to tell about quality

GSJake

iTrader: (21)

Do you have a gs4 gs430.. if so take a look at megan racings web site. They have some nice new ones hot off the press.

AVSRacing

how do you know if your motor/ transmission mounts needs changing? I was talking about this with my mechanic and he says mine are still in ok condition from driving my car. I was planning to change them out while a do my headers since everything will be apart.

SprtDesign

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Roca sells the motor and trans mount pair for $169.

BayAreaLex

I'm not sure I would use Megan Racing... But the Roca brand sounds interesting and well priced.

Regarding the mount condition, some people say you can put the car in gear with your left foot on the brake, goose the gas pedal with your right foot, and have someone watch the engine to see how much it's rotating or if it's making any unusual noises. I'm not so sure about this method since I personally have no point of reference of what is normal. If your mounts are completely separated, it will be obvious. But if they are just worn, this test might not tell you much.

For me, I get a groaning sound when parked on steep downhills or when hitting the brakes hard. That's sometimes an indication that the motor mounts are going. With 100K miles, it's probably a good idea to go ahead and just replace the mounts.

Where can you buy the ROCAs for $169?

clos430

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Why wouldn't you use Megan's ?

krispl

I replaced my engine and tranny mounts on my gs430 around the same mileage as yours. They were major PITA to do (engine ones). I got the ones from rockauto and they have been fine after 20k miles or so.

BayAreaLex

I have no particular reason to not use Megan mounts. I just haven't heard of anyone using them and I don't want to be the guinea pig on this one. Plus I have their coilovers and haven't been thrilled about their customer service.

What symptoms did you notice that lead you to change them? And do you know what brand rockauto carries?

SprtDesign

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You can get the Roca set on eBay.

BayAreaLex

Got a link?

I can't seem to find Rocas on ebay.

SprtDesign

iTrader: (21)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221063096457...84.m1438.l2649

krispl

Light vibration in cabin at idle. When I took them out they were torn about half way through on the top. I bought these:
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...186&cc=1373846

Megans weren't available back then

chicov8

ebay Roca only for gs300

BayAreaLex

Unfortunately it looks like ebay only has ROCAs for GS300, as stated above.