[greys932]

My engine moves around when gears are shifted. I was told this is probably due to bad engine mounts. I am wondering how to know which one is bad? I looked at the passenger side Mount, and I don’t see anything really wrong with it. Would it be obvious if it were broken? I looked through the older threads and I didn’t really see anything that helped clarify this for me.

 

[WiiMaster]

Try the brake torque test for starters. Put the transmission in drive, and keep the brake pedal pressed down. While doing so, rev the engine up a bit and release it. If you feel a clunk/vibration, your front mount is likely bad. Do the same thing in reverse. If you have the clunk/vibration there as well, then your rear mount is likely bad.

 

[davedrivesody]

My engine moves around when gears are shifted

At least one mount is bad, likely front or rear.

However, one bad mount often stresses the others and drags those down too.

Replace all of them as a set. Otherwise, you will be chasing motor mount issues forever.

 

[greys932]

That makes sense - the only issue for me is that I was quoted around $1k for all 3 to be replaced, and for me that’s the cut off for a new car. I have some decisions to make

 

[greys932]

Try the brake torque test for starters. Put the transmission in drive, and keep the brake pedal pressed down. While doing so, rev the engine up a bit and release it. If you feel a clunk/vibration, your front mount is likely bad. Do the same thing in reverse. If you have the clunk/vibration there as well, then your rear mount is likely bad.

That’s you for this tip - I did this test, and felt the engine moving and vibrations when jn drive. When in reverse, I heard a clunk. Looks like the front and back are both bad

 

[davedrivesody]

cut off for a new car

Have you looked at car prices recently? Both the used and new markets are in the stratosphere, and supply is tight.

In comparison, $1k seems modest to spend on what you've got, although it depends on the car's overall condition.

 

[thscott]

Definitely worth spending $1,000 to fix your Odyssey. $30-40,000 to buy a newer used vehicle.

 

[thscott]

That’s you for this tip - I did this test, and felt the engine moving and vibrations when jn drive. When in reverse, I heard a clunk. Looks like the front and back are both bad

Not sure you did this procedure correctly.

When in drive or reverse, with your foot firmly on the brakes, you need to hit (tap) the accelerator pedal quickly while someone observes the engine, standing off to the side. Is this what you did?

 

[greys932]

Have you looked at car prices recently? Both the used and new markets are in the stratosphere, and supply is tight.

In comparison, $1k seems modest to spend on what you've got, although it depends on the car's overall condition.

Yeah, but things keep breaking - I think I'm going to need a new power steering rack, There's an exhaust leak somewhere, the shocks need to be replaced. I just replaced the alternator last month. The repairs are starting to add up, and the gas mileage isn't exactly awesome. I'm nervous to take it anywhere out of fear of breaking down, so I think I may just get something newer so I can take the kids on trips without having a panic attack lol

 

[greys932]

Not sure you did this procedure correctly.

When in drive or reverse, with your foot firmly on the brakes, you need to hit (tap) the accelerator pedal quickly while someone observes the engine, standing off to the side. Is this what you did?

Yes, pretty much, though I probably hit the accelerator pedal a little harder than a tap.

 

[mawestbury25]

Much cheaper to learn how and replace them yourself.... at a cost of $160 I replaced all 3 and I'm a 59 year old lady ☺

 

[doozyssey]

Much cheaper to learn how and replace them yourself.... at a cost of $160 I replaced all 3 and I'm a 59 year old lady ☺

How are they holding up a few months later? I'm looking at this job now. Did you use OEM or aftermarket? Thanks