FxFormat

Car vibrated like crazy at idle, both engine mounts were shot. They've collapsed and all of the fluid had leaked out.





On a V8 this is a very simple replacement, everything can be done underneath the car, without having to remove the exhaust. All Data gave us 7 hours to do both sides, I got both done in about 1.5 hours for my first time, next time around i'll be able to do both in an hour. I have a lift btw, and you do need a special tool though, this guy

After i replaced it engine idles smooth, and it feels like a Benz again and not a Kia.

Eraser-X

No they never last 70K miles! They had failed a long time ago! I rarely see good ones after 40K and mine normally don't make it to 35K

thewickedestone

Any chance of a getting a write-up on this?

FxFormat

Sorry didn't take pics along the way, the mounts were busted and was dripping oil on my hands and i didn't feel like grabbing my phone to take pics. Basically just remove all of the undercover panel and jack up the engine, there's only 2 bolts holding the engine mount, a 13mm on the bottom, and a 16mm up top, that you have to use the special tool ($19) to get access to from the top, then just jack up the engine and remove it. On the driver's side, you kinda have to bend the power steering line a little to wiggle it out, it wont' do any damage, just bend it back when you're done.

Creative Steel

Some have had problems with engine mounts in only 10k. I suspect his engine mounts were shot a long time ago.

I dont want to thread jack but if you or your buddy are interested in poly engine mounts we manufacture them for this vehicle.