hmm... motor mount question. loose. is this normal ???? video inside - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

swagger_wagon468 · 08-17-2010, 09:40 PM

ok, so i was just lookin around the engine bay and i noticed the motor mount is loose. is this normal.??

any help is appriciated. thanks

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Chris Crash · 08-17-2010, 09:50 PM

NO! That's not good!

Replace it!

***projektvertx*** · 08-17-2010, 09:54 PM

That's not normal. I'd replace that

Just a word of advice on the replacement part: Do OEM on this one, you won't regret it

Out of curiosity, would you be able to remove the mount from the bracket and snap a couple of pics?

swagger_wagon468 · 08-17-2010, 09:58 PM

ok, so i definately need to replace it.. hmm,
will this be an easy job?
and how much do these run?
also, ive heard people talkin bout urethene mounts?

and i could probly remove it tomoro. not tonight.

***projektvertx*** · 08-17-2010, 10:02 PM

^ It's 2 bolts that go thru it, 14mm IIRC, one where it rattles, and one near the strut mount. You can do polyurethane, but I'm not familiar with that side of things

Yeah, looks pretty dark from the vid, whenever you can do it, no urgency

OEM should run you about 50$ from toyotapartsoutlet

dorifuto.boi · 08-17-2010, 10:02 PM

looks easy to replace. just two bolts

i just replaced my front mount. all yuu have to do is get a big block of wood to put between a jack and the oil pan and keep the engine up so the engine doesn't fall when the mount is gone.

actually thats the lateral mount so i don't even think you have to jack up the engine to replace that one right ?

***projektvertx*** · 08-17-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by dorifuto.boi

looks easy to replace. just two bolts

i just replaced my front mount. all yuu have to do is get a big block of wood to put between a jack and the oil pan and keep the engine up so the engine doesn't fall when the mount is gone.

actually thats the lateral mount so i don't even think you have to jack up the engine to replace that one right ?

Actually, you don't even need to support the engine to remove that one! I've had it on and off to do some work without supporting the engine.

swagger_wagon468 · 08-17-2010, 10:14 PM

ok, so its easy to replace...

but how urgent is it?

and anyone kno bout polyurethene mounts? how much? benefits?

73sport · 08-17-2010, 10:18 PM

Its Fine. . . .

$5 says the front mount is toast too!

Did you ever power break it in gear? Snap a voodoo video of the motor leaping and you'll see why that mount is totally trashed! haha

***projektvertx*** · 08-17-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 73sport

Its Fine. . . .

$5 says the front mount is toast too!

Did you ever power break it in gear? Snap a voodoo video of the motor leaping and you'll see why that mount is totally trashed! haha

Hell, I'm willing to bet they are all coming pretty close to the end of their life, that mount's plastic was the first one to go on my car... The other's followed pretty closely...

swagger_wagon468 · 08-17-2010, 10:30 PM

i havent done the power break thing yet...

i put it in D with brake all the way and give it some gas right?

also, is the front mount easy to replace too?

are these the only 2 motor mounts? (not famliliar with them sorry)

Chris Crash · 08-17-2010, 10:32 PM

There's also a rear mount and a tranny mount. There's another front one for the V6

swagger_wagon468 · 08-17-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Crash

There's also a rear mount and a tranny mount. There's another front one for the V6

great, so theres a total of 4 motor ounts for my 1MZ? and a tranny mount? (is that the dogbone?)

Chris Crash · 08-17-2010, 10:39 PM

I think. I haven't gotten the chance to dig into this engine yet. I've been too busy with my gen 4's transmission problems! The transmission mount would be on the bottom of the transmission, on the opposite side of that dogbone mount.

There's a torque strut (again, I think) on the very front near the shifter cable. That can be made DIY (ASG14 did it..there's pictures somewhere)

As far as poly mounts...I personally don't think it's worth spending 150-200 on EACH mount and I'm sure you don't either.

They also increase vibrations in the cabin, but decrease wheel hop. Unless you're racing or turbo'd...I don't think it's worth it at all.

73sport · 08-17-2010, 10:41 PM

Just make ssuuuuuuurrrrrrrre you hold your foot on the foot brake! Then give it some throttle. Its why your intake hose is busted wide open and has tape on it!

Hardest part bout the front mount is its tight, so I hope you have some 1/2 drive ratchet, extensions. . .

Its 4 bolts/5bolts??? and pulling the bottom dust pan off. Its pretty easy once the bolts are cracked loose. Just use a jack, ample soft wood jack up the engine to spin the mount out. Comes out from the top. PS no need to pull the fan, (well at least I didn't, mines electric) tho.