Motor Mount Replacement
07-03-2010, 02:27 AM
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Should I just pay a shop to do this? What I thought the loud clunk noise might have been coming from the broken bushing in the control arm but I am now suspecting that the engine mount may be the culprit. Any ideas of how difficult this would be to DYI? Thanks all in advance. 
07-03-2010, 05:06 AM
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Should I just pay a shop to do this? What I thought the loud clunk noise might have been coming from the broken bushing in the control arm but I am now suspecting that the engine mount may be the culprit. Any ideas of how difficult this would be to DYI? Thanks all in advance.
07-03-2010, 07:41 AM
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It's not a bad DIY, but it is a lot of work and time consuming to do. Not to mention you have to be REAL careful not to damage the engine/oil pan since you have to lift the engine to take the weight off the mounts to replace them. It can be done as a DIY, but you need to know what you're doing or you'll be paying a shop a lot more down the road. So if you're brave and have the time, it isn't that difficult to do 
07-03-2010, 11:06 AM
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It's not a bad DIY, but it is a lot of work and time consuming to do. Not to mention you have to be REAL careful not to damage the engine/oil pan since you have to lift the engine to take the weight off the mounts to replace them. It can be done as a DIY, but you need to know what you're doing or you'll be paying a shop a lot more down the road. So if you're brave and have the time, it isn't that difficult to do
I read a few posts from here and there and you are right on the money with the procedures.
I will call around and see if it's something that can be done without breaking my bank.
07-03-2010, 11:35 AM
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LOL I've done it more than a few times and I'm not sure I would risk it on our cars. I'd do it myself on my car, but not sure I'd want to do it someone else's car - know what I mean?
07-03-2010, 11:59 AM
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of course I do. Wanna give me a hand with swapping out my control arms next week? I I think I have it under control but my need your expertise and brawn! Lol.
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I ordered them yesterday and they are coming from CT via UPS Ground. So it will be a good 5 days. Will give a buzz as soon as I get them. I will have another case of Dos XXs or Corona ready cuz I think it will be a warm weekend. 
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I ordered them yesterday and they are coming from CT via UPS Gounod. So it will be a good 5 days. Will give a buzz as soon as I get them. I will have another case of Dos XXs or Corona ready cuz I think it wick be a warm weekend.
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