How To: DIY filled motor mounts
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oh i went out and did the other mounts with dow corning silastic - 732....
good s***, and is available in black (some one tells me now!!)
a word of warning though.... in Australia the laws on modifications are fairly stringent, in particular the filling of engine mounts is completly illegal - i found out the hard way
is a good mod, but i'd be checking with your transport boards on modified engine mounts... still you can use the poly mounts
good s***, and is available in black (some one tells me now!!)
a word of warning though.... in Australia the laws on modifications are fairly stringent, in particular the filling of engine mounts is completly illegal - i found out the hard way
is a good mod, but i'd be checking with your transport boards on modified engine mounts... still you can use the poly mounts
I had to repair my roof last year, and used some ultra messy roof flashing adhesive to do it. The stuff dried pretty stiff. I had a leftover tube, so I just filled the mount with it. The good thing is that I should be able to pry it out if it sucks. It does seem to have silicone properties, but it is not.
I will let you all know how it goes. it is drying now, and will be installed tomorrow.
This how-to gave me the idea, thanks!
I will let you all know how it goes. it is drying now, and will be installed tomorrow.
This how-to gave me the idea, thanks!
WetsuitxNinja
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I went to check my motor mounts last night to find that the front mount looked cracked, I couldnt really tell too much without taking it out. So I went about it, and found that the screw that holds the mount was actually stripped, I was like wtf? After trying many different tools to remove it I remembered seeing someone post a picture of some stripped nut removers, I went to sears and got a set. The little stripped bastard came right out. These things are worth the money, especially if you have a tendancy to work with stripped nuts, (im finding more and more as I work on my car) (drunk)
Definately worth the 30 bucks. I thought id let you know, plus im killing time as my mounts dry.
Definately worth the 30 bucks. I thought id let you know, plus im killing time as my mounts dry.
mazdaholic
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i used this stuff of 3 of the engine mounts. its a bit messy if you are not careful, but it works well.
http://www.devcon.com/devconfamilyproduct.cfm?familyid=151
http://www.devcon.com/devconfamilyproduct.cfm?familyid=151
justanotheradikt
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- 03 protege dx 5spd
how long have you had it in? still holdin up?
WetsuitxNinja
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The stuff I used is still holding up well...The vibrations are a bit heftier than stock for sure. I still get some wheel hop though =(
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Just Buy One and forget about it..
WetsuitxNinja
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LOL I know I know, soon as funding is up I will.
mazdaholic
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i've had the mounts filed for a few months. they seem to be holding up great though.
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misbehave said:
do them one at a time....the other mounts will hold the engine in
Saint-Knight
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Hey folks! I just bought the windo weld and not really satisfied cause it dryes like hell. I spent like 6 hours and it just became a solid but not strong enoght to put the mount back. How long did your mount dry? Can I put near heater or something with steady temperature?
thx
thx
I let it dry the whole weekend. It must not be sticky to the touch. Still, after the outside dries, if you put it back in the car the inside which hasn't dried will be pushed out and you'll get nothing out of all your work.
Leave it for 2-5 days outside the car.
Leave it for 2-5 days outside the car.
Saint-Knight
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- 2001 Protege ES
ok...thanks man. I don't know may be I did something wrong. I cleaned the rubber inside and put the windo weld inside with a big coat (may be that's why it doesn't dry so fast) and it is still like liquid? How did you make your with windo weld? (could you give me detail instructions)iluvmacs said:
