Cold Blue Posted February 24, 2019 Report Share Posted February 24, 2019 I have removed the water pump and T'stat housing to clean them up. Then I looked at the front motor mount cushion, and it appears to be some sort of cushioning wrapped in heavy duty fabric. I can see a bit of the fabric sticking out at one corner. (See the attached pic) And it appears to be much thinner than the solid rubber motor mount replacement cushions for sale. Has anyone seen a front mount cushion like this? Should I replace it? I think I should... I think I can support the motor on a jack, unbolt the 4 motor mount bottom bolts, remove the small nuts that hold the cushion in place, then jack up the engine enough to remove the motor mount and cushion in one piece. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom'sB2B Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 This photo may help. Looks like it should be replaced while you have it exposed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) Looks like that one has been adulterated by a previous owner. The stock system is rubber bonded to the metal. They are available on eBay or thru the vendors listed in the resource section. When I did my engine 12 years ago there were 15 to 20 bucks depending on your source. Probably higher now. Edited February 25, 2019 by greg g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Blue Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Thanks guys! I just ordered a new motor mount cushion. It'll be here Friday. A new cushion was 25 bucks including shipping. Looks like I'll be doin' some wrenching tomorrow....I am very interested in seeing what the old one looks like when I get it out...I'll post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) And while you are at it I'd check the rear mounts.......they are attached on either side of the bellhousing, and can get very soft & spongy if they get oil soaked and can affect the gearshift adjustments if bad enough..........put a block of wood between the sump & jack to protect the sump................regards from Oz.........andyd Edited February 25, 2019 by Andydodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Blue Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 9 minutes ago, Andydodge said: And while you are at it I'd check the rear mounts.......they are attached on either side of the bellhousing, and can get very soft & spongy if they get oil soaked and can affect the gearshift adjustments if bad enough..........put a block of wood between the sump & jack to protect the sump................regards from Oz.........andyd Will do - I got a piece of 2x4 that'll work just fine to protect the oil pan. I have checked the rear mounts - they look good. Thanks Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 If you do decide to replace the rears, pay attention as they are left / right specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 This might or might not help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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