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Old 03-01-2012, 07:15 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by fd4007 View Post
Hey, I have this problem (vibration on left corners) - was it the motor mount?

To test your motor mount, pull the carpeting and inspection plate behind the seat to expose your serpentine belt and pulleys. With the car in neutral, start the motor and blip the throttle to 3000 rpm a few times. If you watch the motor and it is flopping around like a fresh mackerel on the pier, you need a new front mount. A new mount every 30K is a good rule of thumb. Maybe more often if you drive winter salted roads.

Safety note: If you stick your hand through the inspection plate with the car running, the belt and pulleys with promptly remove your fingers.
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