Engine vibration - motor mounts?

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- ouroboros rex
  
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17 years ago

Wed, Jan 31, 2007 5:53 PM

I should know this, but I need a refresher. My '02 SC2 , 58K mi is starting
> to show signs of very slight vibrations when at idle. How do I inspect the > top motor mount, what do I look for? I had it replaced in 2004, whats the > replacement interval? TIA.

My '96 SW2's DOHC engine vibrates mightily, especially recently. I've been worrying about it - it didn't do this when I bought it in October. Is this a motor mounts thing? Sounds smooth as silk, just vibrates the car during normal operation.

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17 years ago

Wed, Jan 31, 2007 6:26 PM

Yep top mount on passanger side. It is quite common on older models.

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- David Teichholtz
  
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17 years ago

Sat, Feb 3, 2007 3:55 AM

When my 97 SL1 started having a vibration at idle, I performed a simple check. I jacked up onr side on the front and set the car on a jack stand. Then I used my floor jack and a piece of wood to put a small bit of pressure on the oil pan, just a touch. The vibration went away. Lowered the floor jack, the vibration came back.

In my case all three engine mounts were shot. Slightly over $100 at NAPA and an hour or so and I was all set.

-David