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replacing motor mounts
Posted by d. webb [Email] (more from d. webb) on Mon, 5 Jan 2004 21:56:42
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I just got finished replacing my original motor mounts in my 87 8v. Needless to say they were both shot long ago.My engine has been sagging for quite some time now. I have 200,000 miles on my Saab as of now. While I was at it, I replaced all my worn out belts and all alternator bushings. It was a DIY job, motor mount on Alter. side was a PITA. I Can't tell you have much better the car/motor feels, it is simply nice and SOLID once again, and I am loving driving it. Nothing like a tight running saab, even if it is just an 8v non turbo.. It feels like it did when I bought it with 50,000 miles on it! DIY job was quite rewarding in itself! Great feeling of accomplishment. As a side note, I filled my motor mounts(hollow spaces within mount) with 3M WindowWeld (caulking tube) from Napa Auto parts ($20).This is a common trick for DIY types.. Let them dry for about 1 week before installing. I feel the motor mounts are much stronger and most importantly, less likely to sag over time.One thing I love about my new motor mounts, it seems as if my rough idle on cold start-up (which was driving me crazy, and for the life of me, I could not troublshoot the cause) is now... non-exsistent!! Initial cold start-up with a turn of the key and bam!....purrs and idles smooth as a kitten now! So...check and replace those worn out motor mounts! Get the feeling of your old SAAB back. Makes a huge difference! Yeehah :)
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