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Old 02-23-2016, 10:30 PM
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Not Work Safe Engine mount help!!!

Hello all I need some input on engine mounts. This past weekend I had all 3 mounts replaced and now I have excessive vibration and noise that I didn't have before. I bought the new mounts off ebay at a low price, could that be the reason. What do you guys suggest I can't deal with the vibration.
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You got what you paid for.
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With any new mounts they need a few days to settle in before the vibrations subside. That being said, never buy eBay mounts. Bad quality, you really get what you pay for

Look into Powell and Ottp mounts, miles better just have to install them in the correct order
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Link to mounts you bought? Theyare probably stiffer than stock
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They may eventually stop causing as much vibration but it really depends on what they're made of. I bought TTR solid transmission mounts and they caused a lot of vibrations at first but over the past year I've either gotten used to it or the vibrations aren't as bad as they originally were.
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Here is what I bought. I have been driving it since Saturday the vibration still feels just as bad as the first day. Can you guys post a link of some mounts that I should buy. I need to get these replaced asap but Im not sure what I should be buying. I appreciate the input guys.




06 11 Chevy Cobalt HHR Pontiac G5 2 2 2 4L Motor Trans Mount Set 3pcs Auto | eBay
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You can try to loosen the 3 bolts on the engine mount like 1 turn and drive around for a bit so the mounts can settle. I doubt thats your issue tho. The bushing are probably made of poly
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They look like stock mounts to me. Do you have a 2.2/2.4 auto?
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Same to me they look stock
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Look stock but they're cheap.
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Yea i didnt click on the link. Says high quality rubber. Must just be stiff rubber like ottp uses
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how is this NWS?
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Put in your original mounts. Then replace them one at a time to figure out which one is causing the problem.
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They're probably just made with hard rubber. Stupidly cheap in price though.
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