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Posted by CY [Email] (more from CY) on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:58:29 Share Post by Email
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So thanks to all the talk here on the boards, I decided to give it a go with the front two engine mounts (already installed the poly transmission bushing from Taliaferro). 10 miles short of 90k, and I figured my mounts had served their time. I knew the passenger-side mount would be a breeze, but I had never even seen the under-battery mount before (which is actually more under the fuse-block, IMO). It was simple enough to get to, but that center bolt took a helluva lot to break loose (thank you Saab for the built-in cheater bar, aka "tire iron," that fits over all of my socket wrenches perfectly!) Even after I had all the bolts undone, the mount was still firmly stuck in place! By jamming the biggest flathead screwdriver I had in there and working it around, using it as a lever and prying it out, I eventually worked the mount free. Not too difficult, but it was just kinda surprisingly well stuck in there! The new one popped in super easily. It was also a good opportunity to refill the neglected battery water, FYI!

Initial impressions are good: the car is noticeably smoother at idle! Not as amazing a transformation as new engine mounts on a v6, but still good. However, most appreciated with the new mounts is the improved shift feel! It had been feeling somewhat clunky lately. It was a fairly simple job; just a shame it costs so much! (~$250 from eEuro).

Now for the third, rear mount: I'm not brave enough to try it, so I'm looking for recommendations and price quotes? Anybody care to guess how much I should spend, at a shop in the South or East Bay Area? (I've heard good things about Swedish Auto Factory?)

Thanks,

-Chris
2k2 Aero

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