Changed engine mounts. Way smoother
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07 GL450, 91 NSX, 12 Prius
Changed engine mounts. Way smoother
I just swapped out my trans & engine mount over the Stay@home weekend. Car is way more smoother and quiet now. I used the dropping the 4 bolt on the steering rack method.
This youtube video explain the proccess.
The most challenging part of the job was to align the new engine mount and get the top bolt and shield threaded in the mount.
Took me about 1.5 hour to finish the job with my son's help to manage the jack. I used Lemforder mounts from FCP euro..
This youtube video explain the proccess.
The most challenging part of the job was to align the new engine mount and get the top bolt and shield threaded in the mount.
Took me about 1.5 hour to finish the job with my son's help to manage the jack. I used Lemforder mounts from FCP euro..
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1987 190e 2.3-16 sold and missed, 1966 220s, 2016 GL550, 1999 C43, 2006 CLS 55
The method made it very easy. These cars are known to break the engine mounts. I was taking a buddy for a ride and my drivers side mount snapped as I got on it.
I will say though you may need an alignment if you are going to open the rack and pinion.
I will say though you may need an alignment if you are going to open the rack and pinion.
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I paid $530 at an independent in San Diego. I thought about doing it myself but $530 was cheap enough to have someone else do it by the time I bought the engine lift etc.
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parts were about $160. Lemforder brand. However my indy service guy use to be more reasonable. now he wanted $800 part and labor. so I tackled it myself. Saved $600 in 2 hours. not a bad days work return..
