My Engine Mounts have been weak or broken (driver's side mainly) for a while now and I have not had the budget set aside to take care of it. I've been going pretty easy on the throttle because of it.
I am now in a position to do the project and reviewed quite a few threads on the subject. I am fine with changing them myself, but wanted to ask a few questions before proceeding with the project.
1. It has been noted in another thread or two that E55/CL55 mounts will in fact fit and may provide a heavier base to prevent future failures. True?
2. Polyurethane filling has been discussed and I need some more detail before embarking on that modification. (I would probably go with the #80 for mid range stiffness). How does one drain the old fluid? What is it? (oil?) and how does one pour Polyurethane into these?
If in fact the CL55 mounts will fit/work, I think I may have found just about the cheapest price on the net (NOT ebay).
partsgeek.com has the following listed
Code:
First Equipment Quality Engine Mount
Retail Price: $167.00
Your Price: $53.85
with FREE Shipping
Quantity:
Qty Available: 7
(7) In Stock
Part Number: W0133-1612482
Condition: New
Lowest price for a CL55 mount was found on two sites at just under $37.00 each. WOW! If I'm going to drain these things and fill them with polyurethane, I think I'll choose the cheapest ones I can get!
I'll be getting under the vehicle to check the condition of the mounts Saturday and will post back with some pictures. Who knows, maybe the old ones are still in one piece (probably not the driver side).