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GReY_CVC
14-03-2005, 04:14 PM
my friend has a dc2 as well and after a test drive this mechanic said that his engine mount is gettin stuffed??... when u take the car to high revs or the redline and shift from gear 1 and 2 the car seems to make a noticable bang noise from the front part of the car.... but from 2 to 3 is fine ..isnt this normal?? as i thought that in high revs the ride will be rough... i havent noticed it with my own car ill try it later on tonite see if mine makes the same noise...is the mechanic tryin to rip my friend off or hes being genuine.... he didnt check yet just told him that it seems like the engine mounts are stuffed... help wil be great... n he also wanna know if it is stuffed is it expensive to fix...??... thx..

ps. sorry guys if i've written a damn essay....:wave:
tanghy
14-03-2005, 04:30 PM
yes the sound is an indicatino the mount is broken
wynode
14-03-2005, 04:43 PM
It is usually the rear torsion mount that is first to go.

Put your cars next to each other and just rev the car at the throttle body using your fingers and then backoff quickly. There shouldn't be excessive movement. Also watch it as you start the car up. You can usually tell worn engine mounts by watching how much it moves :)
GReY_CVC
14-03-2005, 05:42 PM
so is this a very vital problem??? bad for the engine?? or does it needs urgent fixing strait away??... n does it cost heaps to replace the mounts??...
GReY_CVC
14-03-2005, 05:43 PM
btw his engine won't fall through to the floor while hes driving rite???...... heheh :)
man.exe
14-03-2005, 06:27 PM
Worn engine mounts will mean wheel-hop... which will make your car slow for take-off's.

My integra's got the same problem. Mine's so bad that the valve cover is rubbing against the bonnet insulator.

I'm looking into getting the Energy suspension Kit from the US soon.
wynode
14-03-2005, 09:15 PM
Its not too hard to do........hardest one is the rear mount because the bolts are a bitch to get to.
EG_2_TEG
14-03-2005, 09:17 PM
I'm looking into getting the Energy suspension Kit from the US soon.

u got a price on those? ;)

mines pretty much the same. but only happens if someone else drives my car. never happens when i drive it
snowman95
14-03-2005, 09:57 PM
I'm looking into getting the Energy suspension Kit from the US soon.

hook me up with some prices too ! :thumbsup: :)
GReY_CVC
14-03-2005, 10:51 PM
sewius... daing... how much is the kit from US gonna cost ya?
ECU-MAN
14-03-2005, 11:23 PM
always get a 2nd or third opinion.

I could make a brand new DC2 do the same thing. bang bang bang from the dash as you flat change from 1st to 2nd
EG_2_TEG
15-03-2005, 01:52 PM
mine only happens when changing gears slowly at high rpm :S
man.exe
15-03-2005, 03:16 PM
Guys I'm getting the kit from ONLINE PERFORMANCE.

They quoted me $130 for the energy kit which includes the 2 front and rear mount. But they're currently out of stock. You'd better wait a bit.

Do you guys think a group buy might be possible?
EG_2_TEG
15-03-2005, 09:42 PM
whats the procedure to install new engine mounts?

does the whole engine have to come out?
wynode
15-03-2005, 09:46 PM
We don't allow group buys on this site.

So they use the stock front tranny mount?
GReY_CVC
15-03-2005, 10:46 PM
so it could be normal is it??...


always get a 2nd or third opinion.

I could make a brand new DC2 do the same thing. bang bang bang from the dash as you flat change from 1st to 2nd
GReY_CVC
16-03-2005, 02:18 PM
is 130 with labour as well...??




Guys I'm getting the kit from ONLINE PERFORMANCE.

They quoted me $130 for the energy kit which includes the 2 front and rear mount. But they're currently out of stock. You'd better wait a bit.

Do you guys think a group buy might be possible?
tanghy
16-03-2005, 02:31 PM
is 130 with labour as well...??


supplied
ECU-MAN
16-03-2005, 08:32 PM
with out seeing it for my self its hard to say. but what you described sounds normal. but if your unsure take it some where and get a second opinion,
GReY_CVC
16-03-2005, 08:55 PM
sowe i mite sound dumb but yehh supplied as in with labour n fitted or they jus supply the mounts??


supplied
man.exe
16-03-2005, 09:11 PM
sowe i mite sound dumb but yehh supplied as in with labour n fitted or they jus supply the mounts??

It means you get a box with the mounts
GReY_CVC
16-03-2005, 10:27 PM
ne idea how much is labour for installing the mounts??


It means you get a box with the mounts
vinhy
07-07-2005, 02:34 PM
when there are signs of engine mounts stuffing up, does it have to b replaced urgently.
GSI-PSI
07-07-2005, 05:01 PM
replace that sucker straight away man. I done the wrong thing and drove for 2 weeks with a broken mount and i made an oval out of the hole the bolt screws into on the block. Just change the 1 mount thats stuffed if ya strapped 4 cash cos you'll regret it if u leave it.