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Originally Posted by shlim8
Sorry to side track the original topic.... But san rensho, what would be your advise on motor mount on a low mileage (31k miles) but 10 yr old boxster ? It's also a tip, so I can't tell from the gearshift, since it's only a electrical switch. I've got some vibration at idle that I can feel through the steering, and occassionally 2nd to 3rd (and vice versa) gearshift is abrupt. could it be motor mounts ? sigh... I'm hoping it's not the tranny.
I presume even with low mileage, 10 yr old rubber in tropical weather can't be in very good condition..... (although the suspension top mounts and arb bushings seem to have proved me wrong !! They were in pretty good nick, but replaced them anyway since I had the new ones)
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Hard to say, but yes a ten year old mount would certainly be subject to deterioration. Problem is you can't inspect the mount until you actually have it out. But the mount is cheap (< $150 IIRC), so if you replace a good one, no big expense if you DIY. Also check the transmission mounts, could be the source of your vibration.