Engine/Trans mounts

miniwhlminiwhl Band Wagon
in Engine & Drivetrain
My 1989 RT4WD doesn't have a front mount from the transmission to the front crossmember. I saw a 2-WD wagon in the wrecking yard with a front mount. Is this missing on mine, or do the Auto cars or 2WD cars have this mount as an extra? The rear mount is so difficult to replace, I can't find anyone who will do it. Does this front mount belong? If so, I'll buy a new one, since I can replace this by myself.

Thanks, Jesse

Comments

  • BishopBishop Band Wagon
    i've been wondering how necessary the front mount is also, hopefully someone chimes in.
  • secretcitizensecretcitizen Wagonist
    99% of swapped honda cars run without the front mount.
    You'll be ok without it.
  • turbo_tegturbo_teg Council Member
    If u dont have stiffer mounts or atleast a poly insert in your rear mount i would try to run all 4 of them. infact i have a spare front mount with the bolt and nut that ill sell ya cheap if u realy want it there. I just remember years back my buddy had a DA and his front mount was missing and he was rockin no hood for a while and his motor sloshed back and forth so bad it was amazing.....
  • shenrieshenrie Council Member
    ^^^ What he said.
    secretcitizen wrote:
    99% of swapped honda cars run without the front mount.
    You'll be ok without it.

    this is completly true, but most all of those cars use stiffer mounts.
  • miniwhlminiwhl Band Wagon
    Thanks for the advice. Last night I dropped by the place that put in my engine and asked about the mount. They had it (in perfect shape, by the way) in the front of the garage, but when I asked why they hadn't put it on, they said "doesn't fit this transmission" I said "same transmission!" They said "Oh, yeaaahhh, uhhh"

    Conclusion: Flopping motor because of lazy mechanics (Me and Them both) They didn't replace the torn-out rear mount while the engine was out because they thought I wouldn't spend the $40 for a new mount. Aarrggg! Now I gotta get in there with the engine in place, which is a major pain in the ass.

    Conclusion #2: Don't use these guys any more! Cheap, but drifty.

    Who makes good urethane inserts for these motormounts? I've never actually seen any
  • shenrieshenrie Council Member
    These are pretty cheap and pretty easy to install: http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... od=16.1104
  • miniwhlminiwhl Band Wagon
    Wow! This is exactly what I've been looking for. Didn't realize these fitted inserts were even made. Thanks shenrie
  • shenrieshenrie Council Member
    no problem ;)
  • turbo_tegturbo_teg Council Member
    shenrie wrote:
    These are pretty cheap and pretty easy to install: http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... od=16.1104

    thats whay i have in my rear mount (i have a traction bar and dont have a front mount) my rear mount is kinda torn as well and its a nice lil fix for it and it doesnt vibrate your teeth out.
  • secretcitizensecretcitizen Wagonist
    shenrie wrote:
    ^^^ What he said.

    this is completly true, but most all of those cars use stiffer mounts.

    Stupid me, didn't even think about that.
  • miniwhlminiwhl Band Wagon
    Got the mount insert kit in the mail over the weekend. Looks great, now I'll have to find the time and gumption to install them.

    Jesse
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