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how many motor mounts?

Old May 2, 2011 | 08:38 PM
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this may sound like a dumb question but how many motor mounts do these cars have? is it just 2? i'm going to start putting money away to do some work to the car and i found a pair i like so i'm guessing there's just 2. http://www.modernperformance.com/sol...ck-p-1130.html
 
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Old May 2, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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2 "motor mounts"
and 1 Trans mount
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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My husband changed 2 motor mounts one engine mount and theres the tranny mount. so I would assume theres 4. The upper and lower mounts are easier than the other mounts in the engine and tranny.
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 01:48 AM
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1 Motor Mount
2 Torque Struts
1 Transmission Mount
 
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Old May 3, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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Yes I was actually right seeing husband just changed 3 of them. Darth just wrote what they are called.
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Yes, the 2 torque struts are those arms that on are the passenger side of the engine on the top and bottom. And the pain in the *** is the mount in the middle of the engine on the same side.
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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I actually have a question about this....
The rubber inside both of my tourqe struts is fairly worn out and cracking. I asked my mechanic about them and he's a "fix it when it's busted" mentality. I can get both replacement parts for around 50 bucks. Is it an easy job to replace those yourself? (I will NOT be removing the actual motor mount if I do them) I've heard replacing them will lessen vibration and what-not.
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 01:49 AM
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if im not mistaken darth has a link for the torque strut allighnment procedure. make sure to follow that cause it could be bad for the powertrain if its not properly torqued
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 02:25 AM
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The torque struts are easy. Alignment procedure link in my signature.
 
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Old May 9, 2011 | 12:45 PM
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Wow, didn't realize I would have to go through all that for the tourque struts. I have this procedure in my Chilton manual and it makes it sound like you only have to worry about adjusting the placement if the actual motor mount itself is removed. I figured the tourque struts were an in-and-out replacement since, correct me if I'm wrong, there is just a round hole on either end and one bolt. I may still do it, but gotta think on it a bit. Thanks for the input.
 
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