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Old 06-28-2006, 07:46 AM
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Two of my three motor mount bushings have torn now and I would like to replace them with the Enegry Suspension motor mount insert. How would I install them? Do i just place the insert over the broken bushing? Do I have to take out all the stock torn bushing then put the new inserts in?
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would like to know also.
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My inserts (ek) required seperating the two pieces of the mount and placing the inserts on either side of the bushing. If your bushing is just cracked you'll be okay adding the inserts; however, if the bushing is torn through, depending on the mount, you will probably want to buy new mounts.
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it's completely torn
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Default Re: Motor Mount Insert Install (AlienKrOZ)

don't rely on the insert then, get a new mount.
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check out this thred about filling the mounts, broken or now, with urathane specifically designed for engine mounts.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1168043
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by d16_DIM &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">don't rely on the insert then, get a new mount.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Agreed. The inserts just fill in the spaces between the rubber on the stock mounts. If your stock mount is broken, it will just push the inserts out of the way as it moves around. Replace the mount...
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