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Originally Posted by 23109VC
is there any "general" rule as to how long this engine mount lasts?
my car has 75k on it. the motor was replaced by porsche at about 15k (no idea if they repalced the mount at the time of the motor replacement... i suspect not.
so assuming my motor mount has 75k on it - are theodds that it's broken?
my car has a coolant leak I just found, so I may take it to my independent mechanic to get it fixed - and wondered if i should have him do this on mmy car or attempt this guy on my own?
i also have a broken/bad windshield wiper reservoir.. may have a look at that myself too..
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Well, only you would know if its broken.
Is there a bit of a knock if you are in first gear, start to accelerate firmly, and then release the throttle? Knocking while shifting through the gears is another indication.
Or, you could pop off the engine cover, and go for a quick test drive up the block, and look behind while accelerating in a straight line, and chopping the throttle. Engine should move a little bit, not a lot.
As for coolant leaks, there's nothing bad that can happen if you track down the source of the leak by lifting up the car on ramps, and looking underneath. If you find the source, then that will let you know if you can fix it. Simple hose related leaks are something I am sure you can fix yourself. If its a water pump leak, that might or might not be something you are capable of tackling. If you have a cracked cylinder head, then I doubt you would want to try and solve it on your own.
Finding the leak, however, is completely within your capabilities.
BC.