motor mount diy fix?

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motor mount diy fix?

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93 ssei. the front motor mount by the pullies is shot. anyone know if its ok to fix it with washers and bushings? i dont want to break anything else, and the parts store is asking for 200+
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http://www.rockauto.com

Find the mount under "Engine" for your car, brand is Anchor, Part #2801. Use discount code from here: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1677 . You should be able to get the mount to your door, in two business days, for about $70 Canadian after exchange rate, shipping, discount, and GST.

I asked NAPA and the dealer about this mount and I just about fainted when they told me the price, I think it was somewhere around or over $200 as well. :lol:
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I would try to find a good used one. I got mine for 20.00 at the junk yard.
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repinS wrote:http://www.rockauto.com

Find the mount under "Engine" for your car, brand is Anchor, Part #2801. Use discount code from here: http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 19&t=19096 . You should be able to get the mount to your door, in two business days, for about $70 Canadian after exchange rate, shipping, discount, and GST.

I asked NAPA and the dealer about this mount and I just about fainted when they told me the price, I think it was somewhere around or over $200 as well. :lol:

this :banana:

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Be careful when you remove the mount if you haven't already. The bolts are threaded into welded nuts on the backside of the frame (you can't see them). Even once you crack them open, if they start to unthread with some resistance, STOP. I managed to break one of the horizontal welded nuts and my current mount is held on with three bolts. The stupid thing is that they were probably loose enough to pull the mount out, I just wanted a bit of extra clearance and *pop* they went.

Grease and penetrating spray will be your best friend here.
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repinS wrote:http://www.rockauto.com

Find the mount under "Engine" for your car, brand is Anchor, Part #2801. Use discount code from here: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=1677 . You should be able to get the mount to your door, in two business days, for about $70 Canadian after exchange rate, shipping, discount, and GST.
Thanks, but your link above just leads to a posting box. Could you fix it, please?

Thanks.
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Odd, I don't remember copying *THAT* URL :P

Fixed! Apologies.
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AutoPartsFreak.com has the mount for 75$. If you want to buy from a Canadian site.
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