Any Good Alternatives to OEM Engine/Transmission Mounts?
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Any Good Alternatives to OEM Engine/Transmission Mounts?
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
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
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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.
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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?
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?
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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.
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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?
What symptoms did you notice that lead you to change them? And do you know what brand rockauto carries?
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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?
What symptoms did you notice that lead you to change them? And do you know what brand rockauto carries?
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/more...186&cc=1373846
Megans weren't available back then