Replacing Motor mounts?
I have a '93 SL1 with over 200,000 on it, a friend told me I need to replace one or more of my Motormounts cause of Dashboard rattling....How many do they have, and is this something I can do, or should I take it in the shop?
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3 engine mounts, 1 tranny mount.
Upper (torque axis mount) is usually the culprit. Located top mid pass side near where the serpentine belt rides. You can do this yourself with a floor jack and a piece of wood to distribute the weight. Get an OEM one from the dealer. Treat yourself to some new mounting studs while you're at it. And don't overtorque -- they do break |
Originally Posted by derf
(Post 33388)
3 engine mounts, 1 tranny mount.
Upper (torque axis mount) is usually the culprit. Located top mid pass side near where the serpentine belt rides. You can do this yourself with a floor jack and a piece of wood to distribute the weight. Get an OEM one from the dealer. Treat yourself to some new mounting studs while you're at it. And don't overtorque -- they do break |
I think $80 is in the ballpark for the OEM part, and I also climb on the "OEM parts" bandwagon. A bit more, but tons less grief and hassle ...
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I on the other hand have had very good experiences with aftermarket parts and rarely go to the dealer for anything unless I have good reason to go there. I buy parts from NAPA or CarQuest.
But like all recommendations there are exceptions. The dealer will usually have GM parts, but I have known them to purchase locally too. There are some parts that only a dealer might have. Motor mounts are in my opinion not one of them. But they for sure will have them. |
Do a search at gmpartsdirect.com first. I saved over 50% by purchasing thru them on the wiper switch on my Equinox. Dealer wanted $149 for it and I got it there for $66.
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Originally Posted by Rubehayseed
(Post 33429)
Do a search at gmpartsdirect.com first. I saved over 50% by purchasing thru them on the wiper switch on my Equinox. Dealer wanted $149 for it and I got it there for $66.
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Indeed no saturn parts listed at gmpartsdirect.com
Saturnparts.net SEARCH yields http://www.partswebsite.com/saturnpa...imagecallout=1 No clue if it is true OEM/SATURN/GM part. You'd have to ask them that. |
Originally Posted by derf
(Post 33439)
Indeed no saturn parts listed at gmpartsdirect.com
Saturnparts.net SEARCH yields http://www.partswebsite.com/saturnpa...imagecallout=1 No clue if it is true OEM/SATURN/GM part. You'd have to ask them that. |
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