Has anyone else had this issue, with the Engine Mount Bolt?

[tazman34685]

I know its been a while since I've chimed in but I felt like sharing.....

So yesterday I a hurry to caught a light I floored it in 2nd but in doing so I snapped the bolt which connects the chassis to the mount on the Transmission.

I have the parts list from the Dealer ship :

When I got home (No picture of the Tow Truck) Here what I found...

The Snapped Bolt:

The Mount w/ part of the Bolt still inside:

The Axle Boot

 

[Speed3Rookie]

common issue....let the stealership fix it then replace it with a better mount. not sure which vendor has the latest and greatest of these mounts tho.

 

[Sport6]

Does the bolt have an 8 or a 10 on the head? This was a recall a few years ago, for the grade 8 bolt to be replaced with a 10.. Though some still had problems after that.

 

[tazman34685]

common issue....let the stealership fix it then replace it with a better mount. not sure which vendor has the latest and greatest of these mounts tho.

I think I'll be able to fix the bolt issue but the boot is my main concern, I have ever had a CV joint clamp issue turn out successful. I be damn if I am going to purchase an axle for this problem, The car is already in the air in my garage so I guess I will find a way to reuse the clamp or check with NAPA to see if there is a replacement unit available. I have the Dealership ordering the bolt , which I will still have to remove the broken bit in the mount......

 

[rsvinylgraphics]

NHTSA Campaign Number: 07V295000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: MAZDA
Vehicle/Eqipment Model: MAZDASPEED3
Model Year: 2007
Mfg Campaign Number: 4607F
Mfg Component Desc: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mfg Involved in Recall: MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Manufacture Dates: 06-28-06 through 05-19-07
Type of Report: (V) Vehicle
Potential # of Units Affected: 5,700
Date Owner Notified by Mfg: 07-13-07
Recall Initiated By: ODI
Mfg Responsible for Recall: MAZDA MOTOR CORP
Report Recieved Date: 07-10-07
Record Creation Date: 07-10-07
Regulation Part Number:
FMVSS Number:

Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NO. 4 LEFT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN IF A SUDDEN RAPID ACCELERATION IS REPEATEDLY PERFORMED.

Consequence Summary: IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN UNDER SUCH CONDITION, THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND PULL OUT OR BREAK, ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE OUT OF POSITION. IN EXTREME CASES, THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY BECOME DETACHED. IF THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND WILL COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT WITH A MODIFIED ONE, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND BRACKET WITH NEW ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JULY 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500

 

[tazman34685]

there is a 10 marked on the bolt

 

[JamesCH]

Were you using any after-market engine mounts elsewhere on the car?

 

[tazman34685]

Were you using any after-market engine mounts elsewhere on the car?

Iḿ use a CPE rear mount , But I have to replace it has it to got damaged.(rant)