THANK YOU! I just did this tonight. Quite easy job. You have some great tips. Taking the weight off the mounts when removing them make a big difference. I'd also suggest when re-installing the mounts to not even worry about lowering the engine to align the bolts - you can simply align the holes but moving the mounts with your left hand and screwing in the bolts with your right hand then once the mounts are bolted to the motor then you lower the engine.
I just now finished this job!!!! It took about 3 hours... the driver side mount was a hassle to get back into place. My s2k has 150,000 miles on it and putting new mounts on didn't make a HUGE difference but I definitely noticed a difference. There are less vibrations overall and shifting is so smooth! The car wasn't even warmed up but it shifted effortlessly as I was driving... also the drivetrain just feels tighter and smoother now. I used Ballade sports mounts. Dude thank you so much for making these videos!!!!
Man this video is what I’ve been waiting for! During the week i was thinking i should check my motor mounts and was thinking i bet this is going to be a pig of a job. But when i seen the notification on my phone that you uploaded “replacing your motor mounts” i jumped onto this video straight away!! Looks really easy to do! My 2001 ap1 has 220000km and i bet there gone! Super video man well done made my day😍!! Also where did you buy your motor mounts?
That is awesome. I will say your first time it will take a while. The bolts holding the bracket to the engine are really long and your forearms will get extremely sore. But its really quite simple. I bought my motor mounts on eBay. I don't believe there is too much intellectual property in rubber bushings so I don't feel so bad going with an eBay option. I'll discuss my experience with them in the next video but I'd say so far so good. OEM mounts looked to be around 300 USD and these were 55 USD.
great tutorial! I had the pleasure on inspecting my motor mounts recently during an oil change. All is well thanks to your previous motor mount video. I never would have looked had you not covered the topic. thanks.
+themikepotter That’s actually white surprising for that many miles. This car had 140k and my previous car has 159k. Likely depends on if the car sees track time.
DIYGuys I believe you're right about the track time. My s2000 is daily driven with monthly canyon drives. It sees zero true track days. Though, I'd like to play on one someday.
@@DIYGuysvideo after 168k miles, the oem mounts failed and needed to be replaced. Went with megan 70a mounts. This guide was very helpful. Thanks again!
Awesome video, thank you!! Helped with my motor mount replacement on my AP2. Drivers side was definitely a bit more challenging due to limited clearance of the top-left bolt.
Seen your other video about inspecting the motor mounts. I don’t see any brown residue but would you suggest I should change mine anyways due to age or I won’t feel any difference if they’re still good? It’s an 03 with 77k. TIA
How to check if the motor mounts need changing? my car is 2004 127,000 miles. Runs nicely, no vibration. Is it a routine service part after certain miles?
great tutorial as always! just to be sure, the subframe and subframe bolts are not affected in any way? no alignment afterwards necessary? thanks for being our savior
The transmission mounts are probably worth another video and is a little bit different. I haven’t heard of them failing like the engine mounts so I can’t really recommend them. I’m still looking into whether there is any benefit to replacing them.
DIYGuys That's what I was thinking. It seems like all they do is get squished, like there's very little - if any - lateral movement required of them. They come packaged with the Mugen and Spoon engine mount kits. I ask because I'm doing mine soon so I may as well get it all done at once.
I’ve installed that exact set for a friend and his old mounts seemed fine. I will say the new bracket is reinforced but again I don’t really know how much value there is in that. I can say those mounts are very livable if you’re interested in them. No crazy vibrations.
DIYGuys Are both the driver and passenger motor mounts identical? My Mugen mounts came in and both mounts look identical at a quick glance. There doesn't seem to be any marker or designation for which is which.
@@DIYGuysvideo Thanks Man. I just installed a set i got for 60 bucks . Car feels great . Super glad I didnt install the HIGHER end ones which look to cost 300 Plus .
@@DIYGuysvideo I asked a similar question in your other video. Looks like you're happy still with the mounts. Good stuff. Don't worry responding to the other video
Wow, haven't heard of that one before. Honestly wouldn't even know where to start with this one as my daily driver doesn't have an EVAP or secondary air pump system at all.
I just did the job. Fuck this shit. The bolts wouldn’t go in and later I kept raising and lowering the engine to get the bolts to align. I then had to unbolt the mount bushing to align it once again and the. Bolt it as it aligned. “Update” one bolt snapped on me when putting it in. I found out that the engine when lifting may move right or left depending on which mount you do. It won’t always just mov up or down. So be mindful when putting the bolts in and screwing them cz the alignment of the bolts may not be perfect
+Alex Lin When filming things usually take longer than usual. I think if it’s your first time this could take over 2 hours as the bolts can be very tiring and frustrating to remove. If I did tit again I feel like I could do it in a little over 1 hour.
DIYGuys that's impressive. it took me about 4 hours being my first time. I tried to take a shortcut by not removing the bracket but didn't work. I agree, if I were to do this again it would probably take me half the time.
THANK YOU! I just did this tonight. Quite easy job. You have some great tips. Taking the weight off the mounts when removing them make a big difference. I'd also suggest when re-installing the mounts to not even worry about lowering the engine to align the bolts - you can simply align the holes but moving the mounts with your left hand and screwing in the bolts with your right hand then once the mounts are bolted to the motor then you lower the engine.
You’re welcome!
That's a good logical tip. It's much better than putting in the mounts on the subframe then moving the engine to align it to the mount bracket.
I just now finished this job!!!! It took about 3 hours... the driver side mount was a hassle to get back into place.
My s2k has 150,000 miles on it and putting new mounts on didn't make a HUGE difference but I definitely noticed a difference. There are less vibrations overall and shifting is so smooth! The car wasn't even warmed up but it shifted effortlessly as I was driving... also the drivetrain just feels tighter and smoother now.
I used Ballade sports mounts. Dude thank you so much for making these videos!!!!
You’re welcome! I’m thinking about getting a set of those myself.
i just did this thanks to this video like almost everything i do to the car..keep it up man love your videos
Will do thanks
it's impossible to dislike your videos ;)
What he said 👍👍👍.
Man this video is what I’ve been waiting for! During the week i was thinking i should check my motor mounts and was thinking i bet this is going to be a pig of a job. But when i seen the notification on my phone that you uploaded “replacing your motor mounts” i jumped onto this video straight away!! Looks really easy to do! My 2001 ap1 has 220000km and i bet there gone! Super video man well done made my day😍!!
Also where did you buy your motor mounts?
That is awesome. I will say your first time it will take a while. The bolts holding the bracket to the engine are really long and your forearms will get extremely sore. But its really quite simple.
I bought my motor mounts on eBay. I don't believe there is too much intellectual property in rubber bushings so I don't feel so bad going with an eBay option. I'll discuss my experience with them in the next video but I'd say so far so good. OEM mounts looked to be around 300 USD and these were 55 USD.
Thank you very much for that quality content. Cheers from Belgium !
great tutorial! I had the pleasure on inspecting my motor mounts recently during an oil change. All is well thanks to your previous motor mount video. I never would have looked had you not covered the topic. thanks.
+themikepotter how many miles are on your car?
just hit 134,000.
+themikepotter That’s actually white surprising for that many miles. This car had 140k and my previous car has 159k. Likely depends on if the car sees track time.
DIYGuys I believe you're right about the track time. My s2000 is daily driven with monthly canyon drives. It sees zero true track days. Though, I'd like to play on one someday.
@@DIYGuysvideo after 168k miles, the oem mounts failed and needed to be replaced. Went with megan 70a mounts. This guide was very helpful. Thanks again!
Awesome video, thank you!! Helped with my motor mount replacement on my AP2. Drivers side was definitely a bit more challenging due to limited clearance of the top-left bolt.
Driver side is a complete pain when the ratchet only moves one click at a time. Glad it helped you out!
Mu god your a savior,mine just died so I'm happy you uploaded this,liked and subscribed
Thanks!
Seen your other video about inspecting the motor mounts. I don’t see any brown residue but would you suggest I should change mine anyways due to age or I won’t feel any difference if they’re still good? It’s an 03 with 77k. TIA
Love your videos man!! Keep them coming. They help me with my car.
Will do. Thanks for the support
As always, a great clear video again!
+Marcel P ❤️
Gearwrench part number 86114 makes dealing with the mount bracket bolts a breeze. Highly recommend it to save some time.
Nice tutorial! Although I paid to have mine done, I will probably tackle this on my tl-s
How to check if the motor mounts need changing? my car is 2004 127,000 miles. Runs nicely, no vibration. Is it a routine service part after certain miles?
I have a video on it, search for it. Your motor mounts are likely broken.
great tutorial as always!
just to be sure, the subframe and subframe bolts are not affected in any way?
no alignment afterwards necessary?
thanks for being our savior
That is correct. No alignment necessary.
Would you suggest that the transmission mounts be replaced at the same time?
Thanks for all the content. You are a great resource for us, DIY'ers.
The transmission mounts are probably worth another video and is a little bit different. I haven’t heard of them failing like the engine mounts so I can’t really recommend them. I’m still looking into whether there is any benefit to replacing them.
DIYGuys That's what I was thinking. It seems like all they do is get squished, like there's very little - if any - lateral movement required of them. They come packaged with the Mugen and Spoon engine mount kits. I ask because I'm doing mine soon so I may as well get it all done at once.
I’ve installed that exact set for a friend and his old mounts seemed fine. I will say the new bracket is reinforced but again I don’t really know how much value there is in that. I can say those mounts are very livable if you’re interested in them. No crazy vibrations.
DIYGuys Are both the driver and passenger motor mounts identical? My Mugen mounts came in and both mounts look identical at a quick glance. There doesn't seem to be any marker or designation for which is which.
Yep.
Ur literally the best 👌
staaaaahp
What about the two smaller bushings that usually come in a motor mount kit?
transmission mounts prolly
Yep!
So after about 1 and half so far . Are you fully satisfied with these off brand mounts ?
Yes.
@@DIYGuysvideo Thanks Man. I just installed a set i got for 60 bucks . Car feels great . Super glad I didnt install the HIGHER end ones which look to cost 300 Plus .
@@DIYGuysvideo I asked a similar question in your other video. Looks like you're happy still with the mounts. Good stuff. Don't worry responding to the other video
Hi. Do you feel a lot of difference?
+Domingos Pereira yes. I’ll have a video on the experience next but shifting feels a lot better!
Are the motor mounts side specific?
Don’t believe so. I will note that I believe mine are starting to leak after 18 track days. It looks like they are constructed like OEM motor mounts.
How about a video of how to test/replace the EVAP system?
Wow, haven't heard of that one before. Honestly wouldn't even know where to start with this one as my daily driver doesn't have an EVAP or secondary air pump system at all.
So it doesn't have a charcoal canister & vent/purge valve? Huh, maybe it's just the AP2v1?
+DirtDude117 It’s an AP1. I’m running an ECU simulator 😛
I just did the job. Fuck this shit. The bolts wouldn’t go in and later I kept raising and lowering the engine to get the bolts to align. I then had to unbolt the mount bushing to align it once again and the. Bolt it as it aligned. “Update” one bolt snapped on me when putting it in. I found out that the engine when lifting may move right or left depending on which mount you do. It won’t always just mov up or down. So be mindful when putting the bolts in and screwing them cz the alignment of the bolts may not be perfect
What engine is that on your workbench?
F20C
DIYGuys nice been enjoying your vids keep it if and if you do any sort of more invasive engine work don't hesitate in make a video!
I was actually parting out that old block! However if the block I have now doesn’t sell I might part it out and I can make a video about that.
so, how long did it take u to do this?
+Alex Lin When filming things usually take longer than usual. I think if it’s your first time this could take over 2 hours as the bolts can be very tiring and frustrating to remove.
If I did tit again I feel like I could do it in a little over 1 hour.
DIYGuys that's impressive. it took me about 4 hours being my first time. I tried to take a shortcut by not removing the bracket but didn't work.
I agree, if I were to do this again it would probably take me half the time.
+Alex Lin some of the DIY guides are a bit misleading in how they don’t completely remove the bracket. I felt this was the most straightforward way.
Did it for a second time and took me an hour and a half :)
Looks really tough.
I have about 25k miles on my ebay mounts
Nice! That’s a decent amount.