03 Mach 1 Motor Mounts
#1
03 Mach 1 Motor Mounts
Hey guys!
I have a 2003 Mach 1 and I think the motor mounts could be bad. I was driving it tonight and it felt pretty good but then I got on it a bit, and all the sudden the engine felt different in a way, like it wasn't pulling as hard. Then when I stopped at the light, the whole car was kind of shaking. I also heard a clunking noise when I started accelerating at certain RPM's. The car pretty much shakes when Im on the gas, and when its at idle even if its in neutral. After some research I think it might be time for motor mounts. So my question is: would I be able to do this by myself? I dont have an engine lift or anything but I do have a jack and jack stands. Let me know! Thanks everyone!
I have a 2003 Mach 1 and I think the motor mounts could be bad. I was driving it tonight and it felt pretty good but then I got on it a bit, and all the sudden the engine felt different in a way, like it wasn't pulling as hard. Then when I stopped at the light, the whole car was kind of shaking. I also heard a clunking noise when I started accelerating at certain RPM's. The car pretty much shakes when Im on the gas, and when its at idle even if its in neutral. After some research I think it might be time for motor mounts. So my question is: would I be able to do this by myself? I dont have an engine lift or anything but I do have a jack and jack stands. Let me know! Thanks everyone!
#2
I haven't done a V8 car or any Mustang,but I've done other cars with nothing more.If you have someone hit the gas in neutral,while you observe the motor,the amount of rock might indicate a bad mount.
You might also investigate the easier issue- a bad trans mount.
You might also investigate the easier issue- a bad trans mount.
#3
If you have an automatic have someone put it in drive put thier foot on the break and slightly rev the engine , if the engine lifts more than likely a motor mount. putting in reverse will check the other side
if manual let the clutch out while holding your foot on the break.
I don't know what your experience is, does your car have headers? you can change them you will need a hydraulic jack for sure and you will be working in tight spaces but it can be done.
Good Luck
if manual let the clutch out while holding your foot on the break.
I don't know what your experience is, does your car have headers? you can change them you will need a hydraulic jack for sure and you will be working in tight spaces but it can be done.
Good Luck
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