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Old 01-03-2007, 05:43 PM
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Need help on engine mounts R&R

My engine rocks back and forth quite a bit when I engage the gar into D or R as my engine mounts seem like they are done. The rear mount seems to be the worst one for wear....

I'd like to change all 3 mounts. The process doesn't seem that difficult, but I was wondering if I required any special equipment?

I have a 2-ton hydraulic trolley jack and jack stands.

Also, any recommendation on where to buy the mounts?

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Old 01-03-2007, 05:51 PM
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try your local nissan dealer. Parts like that are getting hard to come by elsewhere
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Old 01-03-2007, 06:58 PM
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Best option to gut your bad ones and fill them with poly. NOT WINDOW WELD. Real polyuerthane. I've installed 2 NEW ones from the dealer and the tore not even the next week. There's a guy that fills them, he did mine, if he still does them, he'll chime in.
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Old 01-03-2007, 07:00 PM
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Napa has them for about $70 each..
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Old 01-03-2007, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dafiremaster
try your local nissan dealer. Parts like that are getting hard to come by elsewhere
WTF are you smoking?
Every mount manufacturer of mounts makes them for the VG.
they are a piece of cake to get
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Old 01-03-2007, 08:07 PM
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pay me 20 bucks and i'll send you some...

lol j/k

my mistake than... alotta parts are getting harder to find, just figured the best place to look is the nissan dealer.
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Old 01-03-2007, 08:28 PM
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nah, they are getting easier to find. just don't go the big box stores who only care about A/B movers.
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Old 01-05-2007, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by MyGreenMax94
Napa has them for about $70 each..
Thanks, I went to the local today to order. I should get them tomorrow.
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Old 01-06-2007, 10:45 AM
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I got an entire set off eBay for a little over $100 including the tranny mount. Check there first.

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Don't rule out WindoWeld!! It worked for me! 2 motor mounts for less than $20.
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Old 01-28-2007, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by PaulfromOlney
Don't rule out WindoWeld!! It worked for me! 2 motor mounts for less than $20.
How long have you had these mounts on the car after refilling with W/W?
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