Cool, thanks for the help. I haven't actually looked to see if there is more than usual movement of the motor while revving, but there is definitely a knock and vibration at the beginning of acceleration.
Tommy wrote: >Visual inspection of the motor mounts will tell a lot. If you notice that >they are torn, then they probably need to be changed. If you rev the engine >and the motor moves more than normal, that is a good indication they are >bad. If you notice an abnormal knocking noise that occurs when stepping on >the gas, between shifts and letting of the gas, they could possibly be bad. >The upper mount is the easiest of the three to change and also the easiest >to see if it is bad. This is the one on the passenger side between the >valve cover and the coolant reservoir. The second motor also know as a >"DOGBONE" motor mount is located on the on the drivers side below the intake >and battery. This motor mount is easy to see and remove if the intake is >removed. The third mounted mount also known as a "DOGBONE" motor mount it >the hardest of all to see and remove. Well its not really hard to remove, >but you have to remove more things to get to it. Like the passenger side >wheel and plastic shield that protects the motor from debris. When changing >any motor mount do them one at a time and secure the motor from falling via >jack under the motor (if you use a jack place a piece of wood between the >jack and the motor to prevent any damage) or you could use an engine hoist. > >hope this helps >Tom > > > >What are the symptoms of motor mounts that need to be replaced and how >difficult is a replacement on a 98 SL? > >-- >----------------------------------------------------------- >Don Neudecker >----------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > -- ----------------------------------------------------------- Don Neudecker ----------------------------------------------------------- Visit SPOC National at http://www.spocnational.org Don't forget to update your Profile in the Owners Database.
