2nd Generation Specific 1986-1992 Discussion

Does Any One Knows

Old Feb 9, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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any EASY way to tell if the engine mounts are shot? like without jacking up the car or something. if I need to jack up the car and engine, and check the engine mount with my fingers, why not just change them?



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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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Open the hood & start the motor.

Set the hand brake really good.



In maybe 2nd or 3rd, gently let the clutch out just enough to load the engine.

See if the motor tries to move off the mount.



Try it again in reverse.
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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just give the engine a hug and shake it
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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If you feel vibration when you accelerate then you need new ones. If you can shake the engine around then you need a new set of mounts.

If you think you need new ones then you need new ones.
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 02:22 PM
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If you can't coerce her into sex you need a new girl...oh ****, motor mounts...
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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I can make a torque brace if anyone wants one!
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7_TT' date='Feb 9 2005, 12:20 PM
If you feel vibration when you accelerate then you need new ones. If you can shake the engine around then you need a new set of mounts.

If you think you need new ones then you need new ones.



thx.



well, how can you tell the motor vibration inside the car if the car is not shaking? I do hear a lot of noise from tranny housing area(something like that) when I accelerate. the car runs sluggish when shift in gear.



I will try to shake the engine.
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Seppuku' date='Feb 9 2005, 12:59 PM
I can make a torque brace if anyone wants one!



yah, if that is competitive with the other aftermarket one.
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by fong' date='Feb 9 2005, 04:07 PM
yah, if that is competitive with the other aftermarket one.

Im not sure of the other one but i can probably do mine for about 50.00 if enough interest. Theres a pic in my garage.
Old Feb 9, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Seppuku' date='Feb 9 2005, 01:12 PM
Im not sure of the other one but i can probably do mine for about 50.00 if enough interest. Theres a pic in my garage.



can you show a picture that is on the car?

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