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Old 08-13-2015 | 06:31 AM
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After installing a new suspension this is what I walked into this morning. Looks like it's coming from the engine mounts...... Didn't know if they where sold mounts or not ...... If they do have fluid in them would they leak this much oil?






Old 08-13-2015 | 06:47 AM
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Stock mounts are hydraulic and they could leak oil. Did you by any chance jack up the engine to raise the car?
Old 08-13-2015 | 09:04 AM
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My buddy jacked it up while I trying to find a air leak in the suspension. Knowing my luck he didn't listen to me. I literally woke up to that issue at 2am with no one here to look at it while someone else jacks it up from the sides. So basically I woke up to oil on the floor in the garage and I'm in hopes that it's fluid from said engine mounts.
Old 08-13-2015 | 09:55 AM
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Look under the car, it shouldn't be hard to find the source of the leak. It does look like it's coming from the motor mount in the one picture.
Old 08-13-2015 | 09:56 AM
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Yes, broke the motor mount full of hydraulic fluid. Easy fix and plenty of recent threads on just how to do it. Air leak in the suspension? What?
Old 08-13-2015 | 10:54 AM
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Time for new motor mounts. Enjoy the added 25 HP
Old 08-13-2015 | 12:55 PM
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Yup motor mounts. Your buddy probably did you a favor so buy him some beer. Oh, and don't cheap it out and replace only one motor mount. LOL.
Old 08-13-2015 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Rubik
Time for new motor mounts. Enjoy the added 25 HP
Damn, you beat me to it!

Also enjoy the smoother shifting, better ride, better handling, increased torque, increased gas mileage, higher resale value, better stereo sound, increased stamina, more intense orgasms. Any other claimed benefit that I've missed fellas?
Old 08-13-2015 | 02:42 PM
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I've heard if it lasts for more than four hours you should see a doctor....
Old 08-13-2015 | 02:55 PM
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Yes, the mounts collapse once they leak and can cause a whole host of problems and cause wear to other critical components. Replacing the mounts isn't an overly difficult job, provided you have a floor jack and some basic tools, which seems like you do! We have a great DIY here that may come in handy if needed.
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