Replacing motor mounts? Easy or Hard?

[xxskateratxx1]

I want to replace my motor mounts with the street unit mounts and heard it was really easy to do, no support needed for the engine and the engine doesnt have to come out... I have personally never done it but i do have the know how and have done alot of my own work.. any advise?

 

[o0n8]

1.) don't get street unit mounts, get reputable ones from AWR
2.) Sides & front are east, might need a jack to slighty move the engine to get bolts to line up
3.) rear is the hardest, easiest way is to remove the intake manifold.
4.) go here for quick help: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?96763-How-To-AWR-Rear-Mount-Install & http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...tallation-Removal-Thermal-Spacer-Instructions

 

[hornsfan10609]

I agree I like AWR mounts best, you get what you pay for and they all cost about the same anyway since Medieval disappeared. No need to remove the intake manifold to get the rear mount just have to have 3 12" extensions and you can reach all 3 bolts from the top. You will definitely need a jack to line the motor up and get the mount bolted in. It will take a while if you are inexperienced however it is not impossible.

 

[MSP #811]

Before reading many people saying don't go for SU mounts I already made a purchase for the complete set. Can anyone tell me why so much negative feed back from these?

 

[hornsfan10609]

Mostly due to the company, not the part itself. The only aftermarket mounts with a perfect track record of not breaking are the AWRs.