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Old 01-14-2003, 10:28 PM
rwthomas1 rwthomas1 is offline
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Its Fixed!!

Replaced engine mounts, airfilter mounts and steering damper today. Aircleaner no longer does its dance. Engine is smooth as silk. No vibration at idle, in gear, at all. Mounts were completely shot-compressed down to nothing. I would like to choke the engineer that designed the driverside mount though. I know you are supposed to remove the engine shock but it it impossible to remove the nut as the shaft keeps turning. holding the shaft is an option but would destroy the shock. I was able to get the job done nonetheless. I would say there is also a 50% reduction in engine NVH while driving as well. One of the cheapest and most rewarding repairs so far. I can't believe how quiet and smooth an 18year old car can be. Thanks for the input. RT
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