Engine mount broken
04-12-2005, 02:38 PM
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Car: 1985 2.8L V6 Camaro
Engine: 2.8L V6 multiport
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Engine mount broken
One of my engine mounts is busted, I beleive it is the left one. Two questions:
1. How serious a problem is this? My engine rocks around a bit enough to shake the car on harder accels...which i now try to avoid...
2. how expensive/hard is it to replace such an item?
1. How serious a problem is this? My engine rocks around a bit enough to shake the car on harder accels...which i now try to avoid...
2. how expensive/hard is it to replace such an item?
04-12-2005, 03:57 PM
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Car: 1988 Chevy Camaro Hardtop
Engine: Turbocharged/Intercooled 3.1
Transmission: World Class T5 5 Speed
I think the mount is like $15.. but it's a PITA to replace!!
04-14-2005, 09:29 AM
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Car: 1985 2.8L V6 Camaro
Engine: 2.8L V6 multiport
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
What I want to know is, am I gunna die? I mean, how dangerous is it drive around with one of these bad boys broken, and the engine leaping around a bit?
04-14-2005, 10:02 AM
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IF you are that concerned spend the time & money to get an "EXPERT OPINION LOOKING AT YOUR CAR INFRONT OF THEM".
You know that's the safest answer anyone can offer you.
I never had abit of trouble with my broken mount on my S-10 due to lack of power generated by motor for twisting.
My frame mount died due to oil leakage & previous owner accident. I got one from the 1995 F Body engine I installed. Fit perfect. Mated to older style egine mount perfectly. I waited until I swapped engine to do my replacment mission.
You know that's the safest answer anyone can offer you.
I never had abit of trouble with my broken mount on my S-10 due to lack of power generated by motor for twisting.
My frame mount died due to oil leakage & previous owner accident. I got one from the 1995 F Body engine I installed. Fit perfect. Mated to older style egine mount perfectly. I waited until I swapped engine to do my replacment mission.
04-14-2005, 11:55 AM
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Car: 1991 Camaro RS Vert
Engine: 350 S-TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: GU5/G80/J65
first of all, which half is bad? I've seen both halfs broken, but not on same ride.
If its the rubber part, driving like a "grand ma" you can make it last a month or more I bet. If its the formed metal end, fix very soon.
I replaced the right one on my car not long after getting it. It was cheap, but took a few hours, some odd tools, and my trusty cussword book.
Just remember, every mile you drive, your taking a risk of breaking something else. Could be a cheap simple fix, or could be multi part, costly fix.
If its the rubber part, driving like a "grand ma" you can make it last a month or more I bet. If its the formed metal end, fix very soon.
I replaced the right one on my car not long after getting it. It was cheap, but took a few hours, some odd tools, and my trusty cussword book.
Just remember, every mile you drive, your taking a risk of breaking something else. Could be a cheap simple fix, or could be multi part, costly fix.
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