I am replacing the crankshaft seal on this car. I noticed the front motor mount is busted, so I ordered the set from RockAuto to replace them all while they were easy to get to. No new OEM Honda mounts parts are left that I can find, so aftermarket is the only choice. The issue is the rear solenoid-activated mount. The first one ordered does not engage under vacuum. I asked for a replacement, and the replacement is the same. Scanning eBay, I think all these aftermarkets were made in the same factory and are probably all nonfunctional. The original one has a lot of small cracks and the original inlet broke off when I pulled out the vacuum line, and the vacuum hose won’t connect now.

What would the idle be like with the solenoid function not working on this car? Can I live with it if I just block that vacuum line?

 

The idle of the engine itself would be fine but the vibration in the cab without the rear vacuum actuated mount functioning properly can be pretty unbearable. It shakes like crazy at idle

What brand replacement rear mount did you order from RA that was giving you trouble?

I've had better luck with beck/arnely aftermarket mounts than anchor/dea/marmon etc