just got back from dealer oil change, they noticed my front left engine mount is broken.

how important is it to get this fixed? should i get it done asap? they quoted me $190 to get it repaired.

just in case it matters, 98 accord, lx sedan 4 cyl.

 

Although the motor mounts are designed not to completely seperate, you will be doing yourself no favors letting this go for long. The others will fail not long after (they're designed to work Together)

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also your transmission shifting will be a lot harder and you will get excessive wheelhop due to excessive engine and wheel movement.. IF you have a hydraulic jack, you can most likely do this yourself if you are somewhat mechanically inclined.

 

Let's see:

Honda Part Number: 50821-S84-A01
Illustration Number: 005
Part Description: RUBBER, ENGINE SIDE MOUNTING
# Required: 1
Suggested List: $71.52
Dealer Wholesale: $52.77

https://www.hondapartsdeals.co...+4701

$190.00 - $72.00 = $118.00 Labor/Tax/Shop Supplies and Materials

Sounds reasonable to me

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190 dollars.? way too much money ,, it takes less than 1/2 hr to replace motor mount ....

 

Good. Lets find a flat rate techician that will do it for $7.50.
Better still, give him your address so you can do it for him. It won't be an inconvience, after all, it only takes a half hour.......

All you kids going to tech school to become technicians, you'd better forget it and save your tuition. With this outlook, you'll never make a dime

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thanks guys,
I'll get it done then. Probably will have it done by the dealer since i'm not mechanically inclined, and its just a better peace of mind.

i dont mind paying for repairs like these.