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millert85
22-06-2003, 05:10 PM
i gotta replace my engine mounts, yes all of them (u can stop gasping now).

i was wondering if ne1 had done this on a TP before or had ne suggestions about how to go about it.

i would have the mechanics do itbut i dont have the $700. i barely have the $290 for the parts i need but thats a different story.

Also, i was told by autopro, repco and autobarn that i need 4 mounts (front, back, right and left/gearbox) and an engine damper. ne1 able to shed some light on what/where exactly this damper is???

thanks for ur help guys

MAGWGN
22-07-2003, 02:01 PM
have you alreadt bought them because someone is selling new front and rear mounts on ebay for 40 bucks each. you should check them out.

TBuTcher
22-07-2003, 02:24 PM
the damper is a little shockie that is attached to the side of the engine.. (only on autos) (near the radiator) .... it is sometimes covered by a heat shield as it has the exhaust bracket bolted beside it.
So there should be a shockie and a round mount on the front side.
then a rear round shockie on the backside... near the fire wall.
and of course the 2 large mounts on the front and back of the motor/gearbox.
the Front/rear are easy to change.. jack up the engine slightly... adn then loosen and remove the brackets/replace and tighten .. lower the engine.
the front side and back side ones are a pain to get to but can be done without removing the complete engine..
I cannot remember exactly the procedure but the frontside one it would be remove the shockie and ... support the engine again up slightly....
I think there is a bolt that connects the mount to the header of the exhaust.. so it may need to be undone....
The rear is pretty much the same..
All up it is a few hours work for 1 or 2 people.
you will need a 14mm 17mm in both ring and sockets.... (air gun is GREAT!)
Haydn

Trinedy
22-07-2003, 09:40 PM
my mums BF has a TP magna wagon and got all the engine mount done for 400 bux installed he was happy as a pig in shit. I have to get mine done ARRGGG TS magna 900 bux the mchanic said WTF is so different about them ??? why isnt my price 400 bux for

/ runs away and cries

TBuTcher
22-07-2003, 09:51 PM
900 ... you are being ripped!
Haydn

bomfunk
04-08-2003, 08:48 AM
ive got a 92 TR how can you tell they need replacing?