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AdamT · 06-13-2017, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the welcome. I have told them to go ahead with the new engine mount while they're in, and I suggested replacing the clutch while everything's apart. I expect we'll end up doing that, but my shop is one of the good ones who want to actually see it -- could be 6 months old for all I know.

I will do the Porsche mount, as I value comfort. The car had some clunking (more of a clattering) going over bumps, which I figure is either the mount or a control arm. I've never had a car this old that didn't show a marked improvement with new motor mounts, so if it turns out not to fix the noise, I'll know to get into the suspension.

I see the numbers in your signature, and I'll probably end up right there with you. Although I don't think these cars are going to have a rise in value anytime soon, I do think that good ones from this vintage are about done depreciating. At least the money isn't just leaking out of them while they're parked in our garages.

06-13-2017, 08:36 AM	#3
AdamT Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 14	Thanks for the welcome. I have told them to go ahead with the new engine mount while they're in, and I suggested replacing the clutch while everything's apart. I expect we'll end up doing that, but my shop is one of the good ones who want to actually see it -- could be 6 months old for all I know. I will do the Porsche mount, as I value comfort. The car had some clunking (more of a clattering) going over bumps, which I figure is either the mount or a control arm. I've never had a car this old that didn't show a marked improvement with new motor mounts, so if it turns out not to fix the noise, I'll know to get into the suspension. I see the numbers in your signature, and I'll probably end up right there with you. Although I don't think these cars are going to have a rise in value anytime soon, I do think that good ones from this vintage are about done depreciating. At least the money isn't just leaking out of them while they're parked in our garages.