Black Mount??

[BlueFusion6851]

hey everybody...
ill try to explain this as clearly as possible...
on my camry, theres a black mount that is on the left strut tower, and i noticed that the rubber around the end attached to the engine is cracked all the way around... any clues on what caused this or if its killing the engine?



BlueFusion

[mescalito]

its the dogbone mount - it handles engine flex. Cause is most likely age, rubber wears in time - and its a pretty easy fix, order one from a parts store, jack up the motor by putting your lift underneath the tranny and then remove/insert.

[prnc_chrmng]

you talkin about the dogbone mount? or...torque strut mount? i think its called?

[prnc_chrmng]

Originally Posted by mescalito

its the dogbone mount - it handles engine flex. Cause is most likely age, rubber wears in time - and its a pretty easy fix, order one from a parts store, jack up the motor by putting your lift underneath the tranny and then remove/insert.

yeah, if its the same one, it aint no thing to change out. just make sure you have a "presision alignmnet device" (read:hamer) itll probly take you longer to get all the tools out and put them away than to change the mount...its like...$40> at kregans

[noofa]

yes its an easy swap asmlong as you have a jack

[camlex]

Hello,

when i replace mine, no jack,no support, just remove old and put new in.
hope this help.

[prnc_chrmng]

Originally Posted by camlex

Hello,

when i replace mine, no jack,no support, just remove old and put new in.
hope this help.

its EXTREMELY RECOMENDED that you use a jack. better safe than sorry.

i also, changed mine not too long ago. not that it really matters.

[Toysrme]

I've rebuilt mine twice, and left it OFF the car for a four month stretch.


You don't need a jack to change it, it is not load bearing.

[BlueFusion6851]

thanks everybody... i can breathe a sigh of relief now!

[skewe]

it's not a hard thing to change.
do a search for dogbone mount.

if you are looking to replace it, get it from ebay. bought mine for like $25 shipped.

i did it without a jack.. many ppl do not recomend it

[BlueFusion6851]

its in my nature to do things that are frowned upon by society... its kinda like one of the things that defines me..

[skewe]

i did a posting on it recently, just do a search. all the best

[Toysrme]

If you want to really be savvy, take the OEM one and bust the rubber out.

Then re-build it with some of the 3M window polyurathane. Give it a weekend to harden before you put it in.

[skewe]

Originally Posted by Toysrme

If you want to really be savvy, take the OEM one and bust the rubber out.

Then re-build it with some of the 3M window polyurathane. Give it a weekend to harden before you put it in.

that is a lot of work and you car will be out of commission for a few days. 25$ for a replacement is not too expensive if you replace it yourself

[RningOnFumes]

Originally Posted by skewe

that is a lot of work and you car will be out of commission for a few days. 25$ for a replacement is not too expensive if you replace it yourself

Could do both...just have one ready when you need it.