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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 09:43 AM
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Hey guys, I hear a rumble coming from my engine compartment when I depress the accelerator. It's mostly noticeable when I first drive the car and when I drive over dips in the road. It tends to get better after I drive it awhile on a smooth highway.

So far I've replaced:

upper and lower torque struts
one transmission mount(the other one seems to be fine)
all four struts and coils
both tie rods
both control arms with ball joints
both sway bar links
and finally both wheel bearings

Please help, I've invested a lot of time and money on a car that has 140,000 miles.
The noise is driving me nuts!!!!!!
 

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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 10:40 AM
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Can you get a video of the noise?
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 07:48 AM
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I'm having the same issue in my 05 SXT.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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Likely the actual motor mount...the only mount you haven't replaced.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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yep it's the motor mount 100%
 
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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I also suggest, despite the cost difference, to go with an OEM motor mount. They are fluid-filled unlike the aftermarket mounts that are solid rubber.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 07:38 PM
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DarthRoush you are the man!!!!!! I replaced the motor mount ( 05086709AC ) and it's a pleasure to drive again.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Good to hear
 
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