Engine vibration - motor mounts?

"marx404" > wrote in message
...
>I should know this, but I need a refresher. My '02 SC2 , 58K mi is starting
> to show signs of very slight vibrations when at idle. How do I inspect the
> top motor mount, what do I look for? I had it replaced in 2004, whats the
> replacement interval? TIA.

My '96 SW2's DOHC engine vibrates mightily, especially recently. I've
been worrying about it - it didn't do this when I bought it in October. Is
this a motor mounts thing? Sounds smooth as silk, just vibrates the car
during normal operation.

On Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:53:58 -0600, "ouroboros rex"
> wrote:

>My '96 SW2's DOHC engine vibrates mightily, especially recently. I've
>been worrying about it - it didn't do this when I bought it in October. Is
>this a motor mounts thing? Sounds smooth as silk, just vibrates the car
>during normal operation.


Yep top mount on passanger side. It is quite common on older models.
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TheSnoMan.com

When my 97 SL1 started having a vibration at idle, I performed a simple
check. I jacked up onr side on the front and set the car on a jack stand.
Then I used my floor jack and a piece of wood to put a small bit of pressure
on the oil pan, just a touch. The vibration went away. Lowered the floor
jack, the vibration came back.

In my case all three engine mounts were shot. Slightly over $100 at NAPA
and an hour or so and I was all set.

-David


"ouroboros rex" > wrote in message
...
> "marx404" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I should know this, but I need a refresher. My '02 SC2 , 58K mi is
starting
> > to show signs of very slight vibrations when at idle. How do I inspect
the
> > top motor mount, what do I look for? I had it replaced in 2004, whats
the
> > replacement interval? TIA.
>
> My '96 SW2's DOHC engine vibrates mightily, especially recently. I've
> been worrying about it - it didn't do this when I bought it in October.
Is
> this a motor mounts thing? Sounds smooth as silk, just vibrates the car
> during normal operation.
>
>