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Re: 93 9000 cs exhaust, motor mount $$$ Posted by Ari [Email]  (#2847) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Ari) on Fri, 20 Aug 2004 05:59:44
In Reply to: 93 9000 cs exhaust, motor mount $$$, Kim, Fri, 20 Aug 2004 04:00:26 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Exhaust will cost around $200-$250 for parts, for a complete system aft of the catalytic converter. I like replacing the whole thing - easier that way. DIY - yes. Not a 15 minute job, but yes.
Motor mount - there are three lower mounts (two under the engine, one for the transmission), one upper. The typical failure is for the two lower mounts to fail. I wouldn't replace just one, because if one is dead, the other is dead or dying. Typical cost from an indy mechanic would be $400-$500. Parts run about $160 for the two lowers (stock hydraulic mounts). Again, DIY, but a solid afternoon. The thing about lower mounts is that to access them, you need to remove the right fender inner-liner. That's good - you get access to the accessory side of the engine (belts, etc.) I'll bet that once in there, you'll find you need a new serpentine belt, and possibly some idler pulleys.
The upper mount is a little harder, mostly because you need a press to get the bushings in and out. It's unlikely that the lower mounts are bad but the upper is OK.
I'm not sure what an idler arm is. Idler pulley?
These are all DIY - I know, because I've done them. But DIY depends on mostly on your confidence level and tools. Experience helps. I'm always wary of saying 'it's easy' without knowing your experience. If all you've done is oil changes, then these are pretty steep tasks to take on. If you've done car work before (changing exhausts, etc.), then these are reasonable.
As to the price - depends. What's the mileage? Condition? Service history? What else is wrong that you don't know about?
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