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My E55 had some weird in-cabin vibrations yesterday, and after removing the bottom plastic shields, sure enough there was motor mount (hydraulic) fluid all over on the driver's side. I drove the car today and the vibration got slightly worse, but it's nothing terrible. The engine isn't moving too much when revved.
How long can I drive on this for? As a DIYer without an engine crane/lift and only jack stands, is this something I can do? Or do I need to go to shop?
Thanks for the replies guys. I've seen people take out the mounts by only removing the steering rack, so I may attempt that. Worst comes to worst, exhaust comes off. I'm not afraid to get my hands a bit dirty (;
I was already upgrading to a CLS63 steering rack when I did mine, you will either need to loosen the steering rack up to where it is free sitting on a jack stand or do the same with the sway bar to create room. One of those along with jacking the motor up a few inches will get it done. like above it took me about 3hrs to install the new rack/mounts. It is definitely doable at home with a few wrenches(E16 or E18, 16mm gear wrench I think), jack and at least 3 jack stands
Just be happy you don't have Long Tubes, it made it a little more challenging lol
Welp I used the steering rack method, and it worked! Was quite difficult, though. Took me about 6 hours to do. Any of you guys know how long these mounts normally last? Here's the dead one:
Honestly it really depends on
A) how much you beat on your car
B) if you used OEM replacement part #
Use a tie down strap or there is a thread with part numbers for using metal cable straps to make it the last set you install as it will never flex enough to stress/tear the part up again
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