Is the rear motor mount on my Honda Accord bad?
The dealer told me that my 05 i4 accord had bad rear motor mount and right side mount. They recommend me to replace them and quote me $600+ I’ve only been experiencing slightly vibrations at red lights and idle.
Why does my Honda Accord engine knock around?
The simultaneous accelerator with brake applied method that I previously outlined, is just to see how bad the mounts are as they work in harmony. If the mounts are really shot on a car, the engine can actually knock around as there is no rubber to stop things from banging against each other.
What are the symptoms of bad motor mounts?
When engine mounts wear out, one of the most common symptoms of this is noise in the engine bay. This can be in the form of clanking, banging, and any other sound that makes you think of an impact. These sounds occur because the engine isn’t secure anymore.
How do you remove a motor mount on a car?
Using a socket and long extension, remove the motor mount bolts on the engine side. Then remove the motor mount bolts on the chassis side. Slowly raise the engine using the jack. Check every full pump to see if you have enough clearance to remove the failed motor mount. Note the orientation as it comes out.
The dealer told me that my 05 i4 accord had bad rear motor mount and right side mount. They recommend me to replace them and quote me $600+ I’ve only been experiencing slightly vibrations at red lights and idle.
The simultaneous accelerator with brake applied method that I previously outlined, is just to see how bad the mounts are as they work in harmony. If the mounts are really shot on a car, the engine can actually knock around as there is no rubber to stop things from banging against each other.
What to do if your motor mount is bad?
You need someone in the car applying the brakes fully and pressing the gas on and off. Do this in forward and reverse and you’ll see the full excursions of the engine with bad mounts.