Clutch Corner

[Boxtaboy]

Originally Posted by eightsandaces

Just ordered the new mount from suncoast, I also ordered the tabs, my theory being they would be distorted from vibration. Total was $212, after doing some searches I'm convinced the mount is bad, apparently it's a very common failure.

Anyone who has installed one please weigh in, I figure you support the engine and plug and play but again ant tips would be sweet..

I had my motor mount replaced on my 2001 at 58k miles, and it did help smooth out an annoying 3k rpms vibration I used to have when decelerating, but I never had any chattering in my clutch. The new motor mount had absolutely no effect on my clutch action, and it still feels exactly the same as it did before. I can see how a new mount would improve shift action, but not sure how it would affect your clutch takeup.

I also had a really annoying grinding noise when making turns under power, and the new motor mount fixed that. Apparently, the old mount was so worn that it upset the drivetrain geometry.

Here's a how to on changing the motor mount:
http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site%203/Install%20Front%20Engine%20Mount.html

[eightsandaces]

Originally Posted by Boxtaboy

I had my motor mount replaced on my 2001 at 58k miles, and it did help smooth out an annoying 3k rpms vibration I used to have when decelerating, but I never had any chattering in my clutch. The new motor mount had absolutely no effect on my clutch action, and it still feels exactly the same as it did before. I can see how a new mount would improve shift action, but not sure how it would affect your clutch takeup.

I also had a really annoying grinding noise when making turns under power, and the new motor mount fixed that. Apparently, the old mount was so worn that it upset the drivetrain geometry.

Here's a how to on changing the motor mount:
http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site%203/Install%20Front%20Engine%20Mount.html

Thank you very much, I truly appreciate it. I don't know how to describe it but it's as if you can feel the engine buck, the mount needs replacement, if the clutch does too than so be it, I own my 1998, I need to keep it as nice as I can.

[eightsandaces]

Update, 30K miles, 1998 both rubber attachments inside the front mount are torn. FYI, the bolts are so long they don't come out till you lower and unyoke the top bolt. Updated to cayman S mount, ordered new side tabs, mine were decent though. $211 delivered.