Noise and shutter up front left when Cranking car

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Jul 6, 2010 | 05:31 PM

randman05

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Noise and shutter up front left when Cranking car

2005 SE Auto 90K miles....So, that about sums it up..When the car is cranked there is a fairly violent shutter coming from the front left I believe...Once it's cranked it runs smooth...

What could this be? Is there a fix?

Tia
Randy

Jul 7, 2010 | 12:21 AM

po8pimp

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motor mounts, yes, buy new ones.

probably the shuttering that you get when driving 24-30mph.

Jul 7, 2010 | 01:44 PM

randman05

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Quote:

Originally Posted by po8pimp

motor mounts, yes, buy new ones.

probably the shuttering that you get when driving 24-30mph.

I'll do a search, but is this an easy enough repair that I could DIY? keep in mind I have limited tools, and knowledge..

Where is a good place to get them?

Again, thanks for jumping in with a response..

Jul 17, 2010 | 11:57 AM

Butter

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It's not your motor mounts! It's the foam bushings on the top radiator mount! I had the same problem and found the bushings had dry rotted, cost about $3 for both bushings and replaced myself.

Jul 21, 2010 | 03:59 AM

pktaske

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Butter

It's not your motor mounts! It's the foam bushings on the top radiator mount! I had the same problem and found the bushings had dry rotted, cost about $3 for both bushings and replaced myself.

Guy I bought my Max from had the same issue. Radiator mounts.