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Originally Posted by Bosch
You have an n/a or turbo?
Its the same process for both cars, but the catch is that for the N/A cars the A/C lines run right through where you need to put your hand to work the socket wrench. And wiggle out the top mount.
A stubby socket wrench is a must. A helper is a must since you will need someone to hold the A/C lines out of your way. There will be bloodshed- how much is up to you.
Do you drive a Auto or 5-speed. Here's why the vibration factor will go up the harder you make your mounts. Again a catch - 5-speeds don't seem to suffer from it as bad as the Auto cars do.
If your mounts are just worn but still look ok, you could try inserts and save some cash over having your mount filled solid.. Modern Performance Racing Products - under SRT4(Neon)/bolt on performance. Two levels of bushing street/race street a little softer/race harder and make a difference. Yep same thing.
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No not a turbo and i have the c.d. from the factory and while looking at it today i saw that there are 4 mounting points, but only 2 are actually mounts 2 are torque struts and i think that is what the dealer thinks are bad, they are calling them mounts because they say the top and bottom are bad and there is not a top mount only a torque strut. before i took it for service i had no problem with noise or bad shifting, now when i slow down the 3,2 shift is so agressive that it feels like the engine is going to fall out, i think the mechanic loosend something to check the mounts and now the position of the torque struts are off. i am taking it back on monday and have them check it again. having been a mechanic for 36 years it kills me to have to have work done by someone else.
