Vitara Engine Mounts

[6thgear]

Hi all,

My engine mounts I believe are worn as there some vibration in the cabin at idle (ok when accelerating). Wondering if anyone would be able to recommend some decent mounts, other than stock? or would stock be preferable.

any idea of costs for parts and labour for the mounts?

thank you

[Gwagensteve]

Generally, they don't "wear" they either fail totally or they are OK.

Geabox might be a different matter though - these can get softened by oil/heat and will have more effect on cabin vibration IMHO.

Labour? its a bolt/unbolt deal- you shouldn't need to pay labour to fit.

Cost? Dunno, but I've seem some very poor knockoff suzuki rubber parts, so I vote buy genuine, (or get some from a wreck once you've worked out which ones are junk)

note - vibration under acceleration is often related to uni failure so I'd look into that too.

Steve.

[6thgear]

Hi mate,

Thanks very much for your help! Great info there.

I'd thought it may be more the engine mounts having failed, as there is only vibration during idle...upon acceleration, the vibration goes away. I understand this is typical of engine mount failure as most engines lift a little upon acceleration...

i guess i'd probably check out the genuine parts. any tips on spotting failed mounts if i were to choose the wreckers/cheaper option?

thanks mate

Generally, they don't "wear" they either fail totally or they are OK.

Geabox might be a different matter though - these can get softened by oil/heat and will have more effect on cabin vibration IMHO.

Labour? its a bolt/unbolt deal- you shouldn't need to pay labour to fit.

Cost? Dunno, but I've seem some very poor knockoff suzuki rubber parts, so I vote buy genuine, (or get some from a wreck once you've worked out which ones are junk)

note - vibration under acceleration is often related to uni failure so I'd look into that too.

Steve.

[6thgear]

hi guys, finally got the mounts..

now wondering if anyone has changed them on the vitara before, as im considering getting the mechanic to do it...but wanted to get an idea of labour costs to change the mounts?

thanks in advance

[nicbeer]

easy way is to jack the engine up or lever it over to change the mounts.

can be a rite pita on some engines. depends on what year vitara and the bolt ons in engine bay to how easy everything is to get too

[6thgear]

thanks for your quick reply mate. i have a g16b engine on a swb...

i suspect it should take more than 1-2 hours work? cheers

easy way is to jack the engine up or lever it over to change the mounts.

can be a rite pita on some engines. depends on what year vitara and the bolt ons in engine bay to how easy everything is to get too

[Guy]

There are chysler engine mounts for a 318 v8 that are a bolt in swap that a 1.6 should never ever be able to damage.

I will see if I can dig up the info .. again

[11_evl]

There are chysler engine mounts for a 318 v8 that are a bolt in swap that a 1.6 should never ever be able to damage.

I will see if I can dig up the info .. again

the chrysler mounts have off set pins!
not quite a BOLT IN job.
they are also a thicker thread, mounts will have to be drilled
they dont come with nuts.
just a few things to think about b4 you consider that option

great for lowering your motor a little bit or moving it forward or back

[Guy]

There are chysler engine mounts for a 318 v8 that are a bolt in swap that a 1.6 should never ever be able to damage.

I will see if I can dig up the info .. again

the chrysler mounts have off set pins!
not quite a BOLT IN job.
they are also a thicker thread, mounts will have to be drilled
they dont come with nuts.
just a few things to think about b4 you consider that option

great for lowering your motor a little bit or moving it forward or back

For a sierra ... I still call that "bolt in" as you dont need to weld anything on or cut anything off.

[danssurf82]

i have changed my engine mounts-buy original... i dont think yours are broken..
when mine were broken when taking off you would hear a loud bang as the motor lifted then fell back on the mount...-passengers side.. when driving foreward..

when the drivers side one broke it would do the jumping and bang noise when i turned the car on or off and when i let the clutch out in reverse...

vitara 1.6l..1994

[11_evl]

There are chysler engine mounts for a 318 v8 that are a bolt in swap that a 1.6 should never ever be able to damage.

I will see if I can dig up the info .. again

the chrysler mounts have off set pins!
not quite a BOLT IN job.
they are also a thicker thread, mounts will have to be drilled
they dont come with nuts.
just a few things to think about b4 you consider that option

great for lowering your motor a little bit or moving it forward or back

For a sierra ... I still call that "bolt in" as you dont need to weld anything on or cut anything off.

so very true
just some ppl get scared of anything outside the square