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Old Aug 10, 2001 | 02:08 AM
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Hey Guys...

My Driver's side engine mount is cracked really badly....
How much effect does this have on a 94... ? I think this has caused
my PPF to crack as well. Should I install my engine anyways?
Or should I promply replace?

How exspensive are these to replace... ? Will older rx7 engine mounts work on 3rd gens...?
thanks for the replies jc...
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Old Aug 10, 2001 | 10:09 AM
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I think Rotorsports racing or someone fixes them for a $100? Not for sure if its them and pricing but I heard something like that, maybe someone else knows exactly. They are expensive at the dealership, I think $275-325. If it is cracked really bad, I would replace them now rather than later. I think your PPF needs to be replaced also, since that is a major engineering part of the car. (Major engineering part for lack of technical reason )
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Old Aug 10, 2001 | 11:19 AM
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The driver's side mount has been redesinged and only cost a little over $100. It can be replaced with the engine and trans in the car. A broken mount allows the engine to rock/rotate more during use. This places greater strain on the PPF and differential mounts. Replace ASAP for improved
performance.
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Old Aug 10, 2001 | 10:59 PM
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Don't put broken parts back on your car. A new stock one, which were redesigned to be stronger some time ago, will cost ya $200-$250.
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Old Aug 10, 2001 | 11:57 PM
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Let's see...
I have a PPF for sale $140 and a motor mount piece $70.

-Les
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Old Aug 10, 2001 | 11:59 PM
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Your engine might leak some oil too if you have a bad engine mount. Both of mine were bad and new ones helped with the oil leak a little bit, but didn't cure the problem altogether.
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 08:58 PM
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Hi rix7...

How did the bad engine mounts contribute to the oil leak?
thanks for the reply jc.
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Old Aug 12, 2001 | 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by jackc
Hi rix7...

How did the bad engine mounts contribute to the oil leak?
thanks for the reply jc.
You know what jc, that's a very good question because I had no part in fixing that myself. This happened right after I bought my car and I didn't really know any better about trying to fix the oil leak I had. So, yes I went to Mazduh and they said the best they could do without replacing a whole bunch of stuff (new oil pan, new pipe that runs to the turbo, etc.) for a lot of $ is to replace the motor mounts. And then, it would just be a matter of time before something else caused leaking and needed to be replaced. Anyway, I don't know why they replaced them and I didn't even get to look under my car when they diagnosed it to see what they were talking about. Can't really help ya on that one. Sorry.
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Old Aug 13, 2001 | 08:11 AM
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Engine mounts are attached with bolts THROUGH the oil pan and prone to leakage.
MP
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Old Aug 17, 2001 | 09:13 PM
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We have been reconditioning the RX7 FD factory motor mounts with high density polyurethane. The process also includes sleeving the outside of the mount with an aluminum collar and using a 10mm threaded bolt and locknut. We can recondition your mounts for $140.00 each. Also in the works is an engine torque brace that will reduce the loads on the engine mounts and reduce engine twist.
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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 01:11 PM
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We have been reconditioning the RX7 FD factory motor mounts with high density polyurethane. The process also includes sleeving the outside of the mount with an aluminum collar and using a 10mm threaded bolt and locknut. We can recondition your mounts for $140.00 each. Also in the works is an engine torque brace that will reduce the loads on the engine mounts and reduce engine twist.

More info please.

-do you guys have a website?
-where are you guys located?
-what would the turnaround time be for the mount reconditioning?
-any feedback on how well the mounts work....pros / cons?

Thanks.
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Old Aug 19, 2001 | 04:39 PM
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You can get to a person's web site by clicking the www button under their post.
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Old Aug 28, 2001 | 02:27 PM
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Sounds good r0t0rhead. I'm guessing the torque brace is like the knightsports piece, and I believe there is a guy out there with info on how he made his as well...

I second the need for the info as well, I know a few people who are interested already...
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