Engine mount inspection
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Re: Engine mount inspection
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Re: Engine mount inspection
So Ian,when my 8 is Serviced in November would it be adviseable to ask them to check the Engine Mounts as well
I have already asked them to check the Coils & when I book I will remind them
I have already asked them to check the Coils & when I book I will remind them
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Re: Engine mount inspection
Note - typically it is the right hand mount that goes.
The new mounts are revised with reference to withstanding heat.
Mazda only paid 15% to mine, costing me £320. Too tired to fight then again over another issue that should not be present in a 4.5 year old car with 40k.....
The new mounts are revised with reference to withstanding heat.
Mazda only paid 15% to mine, costing me £320. Too tired to fight then again over another issue that should not be present in a 4.5 year old car with 40k.....
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Re: Engine mount inspection
Cheers guys for this really helpful info.
Been having some vibration problems myself after a collision with a kerb and found this post. See pics below - my driver's side has definitely packed in but should I bother getting the passenger side replaced too? It looks off-center but doesn't look too bad.
How long should it take the dealer to replace each mount?
Been having some vibration problems myself after a collision with a kerb and found this post. See pics below - my driver's side has definitely packed in but should I bother getting the passenger side replaced too? It looks off-center but doesn't look too bad.
How long should it take the dealer to replace each mount?
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Re: Engine mount inspection
Not too surprising - that's the hotter side of the engine.ta88ycat wrote:Note - typically it is the right hand mount that goes.
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Re: Engine mount inspection
Drivers typically goes first as it is near the cat, I would replace both, although if you only do one I am not sure if it has any repercussions.
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Re: Engine mount inspection
This is getting confusing now:
1.what is the part number for the uprated engine mounts for manual transmission?
2. Do I need to install the uprated engine mount bracket?
here some more confusing info:
http://www.mazdatrix.com/8ENGINEMOUNTS.HTM
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pd ... 9-2062.pdf
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pd ... 6-1559.pdf
1.what is the part number for the uprated engine mounts for manual transmission?
2. Do I need to install the uprated engine mount bracket?
here some more confusing info:
http://www.mazdatrix.com/8ENGINEMOUNTS.HTM
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pd ... 9-2062.pdf
http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pd ... 6-1559.pdf
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Re: Engine mount inspection
I dont have an idle shudder as such, but if I blip the throttle on startup to about 2.5k there is a huge shudder.. clutch in and out doesnt make a huge difference. Could this be the engine mounts?
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Re: Engine mount inspection
There isnt much at idle I dont think.. I will raise her up and take a peak in the morning.
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Re: Engine mount inspection
Just noticed these have just come available.
What you think Druck?
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Re: Engine mount inspection
looks that way Mike, booooo!
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Re: Engine mount inspection
can you get them cheaper dude?
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Re: Engine mount inspection
@Druck : Could you shed any light on these (or anyone else for that matter)
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Re: Engine mount inspection
Hilarious.. I was referring to the upgraded versions, and regarding the bracket required.
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Re: Engine mount inspection
You can get an OEM one imported from the states for £85-ish iirc.
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Re: Engine mount inspection
MRP are £100 each, so am waiting for them to come into stock next week
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Re: Engine mount inspection
Can any competent garage replace the engine mounts or is it best to get Mazda to replace the mounts? I would supply them with the mounts myself but I am sick to death of rip off prices for poor quality dealership work.
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Re: Engine mount inspection
haha cheers Dave
Sorry about the duplication
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Sorry about the duplication
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Re: Engine mount inspection
Had my dealer take a look at the mounts during some other work and they are adamant I'd be wasting my money replacing the driver side mount.
comparison with passenger side:
comparison with passenger side:
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Drivers side one looks like it's collapsing to me.
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Re: Engine mount inspection
Post corrected.Manic Mechanic wrote:Drivers side one looks like it's collapsed to me.
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Re: Engine mount inspection
Just to add to this thread, I've just done mine, from jack under to jack out it took just under 50 minutes, I wasn't working 'against the clock' I just happened to note the time I started!
I WD40'd the two main mounting bolts 3 days ago and they came off easily enough, I also unbolted the 12mm bolt holding the brake hose to the upper suspension arm to drop the hose out the way as I found this made access to the front mounting nut easier.
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I WD40'd the two main mounting bolts 3 days ago and they came off easily enough, I also unbolted the 12mm bolt holding the brake hose to the upper suspension arm to drop the hose out the way as I found this made access to the front mounting nut easier.
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