Guys, I have a set of new RS mounts sitting in the box. Before I do the job wondering how do I know when the engine mounts need to be replaced so I know to toss the old mounts or keep them in the used parts box.

I noticed that when I jack my car via the crankcase it raises about 3/8 inch. I know as that is the gap I have with my wide ovals and the bumper skin so that when I jack the car the tips don't kiss the skin.

Other than fluid oozing out (which they are not) any other symptoms?

Thanks

 

I knew my stock mounts were shot because my tips were sagging, and when I jacked the car up from the engine the tips hit my bumper opening. Probably 3/4-1" of travel.

Sure enough, one of the stock mounts had failed, and the center bolt was loose and spinning freely within the mount housing (which makes removal a PITA). When I installed my RS mounts, the tips barely move at all when jacking the car up. And it fixed some squirrelliness I was experiencing on the highway during lane changes and exits. It tightened everything up.

My reco - if you've already invested in the mounts, just install them and ditch the old stock mounts. There's no reason to preserve the old tired mounts - that's like saving your old tires. They're not valuable to re-use or to anyone else.

 

If you already have the RS mounts, I say don't wait....put 'em in. I noticed immediate difference .

 

Ya gotta ask the question, before buying the parts. Because once you have the parts, there's only one sensible solution. :-). Do it!!!!

 

Thanks guys. I was checking if I should just throw away the used mounts. The answer clear. Thanks!

 

I installed RS mounts at least ten years ago - no regrets. My stock mounts had less than 40k miles on them at that point.




Andreas

 

As Snowbird says sagging tips are a good sign that your mounts are shot

 

Yep, go ahead and install the RS mounts now. The difference in handling and shifting for my car was remarkable.

The only downside I have noticed to the RS mounts is a bit of vibration/noise when the AC compressor kicks on. It's not a big deal to me. YMMV.

 

+10 on the RS Motor Mounts! Don't look back! 100% improvement!!!

 

Thanks. Next on my list. Currently in the middle of suspension madness and the pleasure of cosmoline cleaning. Entire rear end getting refreshed with new RS/sport control arm bushings and solid subframe mounts.. My friends 993 has the same setup along with the RS motor mounts and I didn't mind the NVH...

 

For those who did the RS mounts, did you reinforce the engine tray too?

 

 

I did not. My car will see primarily street use, and the occasional AX,