Broken Motor Mount
01-16-2007, 10:19 PM
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Re: Broken Motor Mount
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Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>
> Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
>> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
>> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
>> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
>> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >
>> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >
>
save you 10-50%
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>
> Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
>> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
>> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
>> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
>> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >
>> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >
>
01-16-2007, 10:19 PM
#12
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Re: Broken Motor Mount
www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen) to
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Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>
> Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
>> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
>> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
>> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
>> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >
>> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >
>
save you 10-50%
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>
> Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
>> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
>> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
>> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
>> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >
>> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >
>
01-16-2007, 10:19 PM
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Re: Broken Motor Mount
www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen) to
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Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>
> Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
>> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
>> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
>> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
>> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >
>> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >
>
save you 10-50%
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>
> Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>
> Carl wrote:
>> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>>
>> Carl
>>
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
>> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
>> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
>> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
>> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >
>> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >
>
01-16-2007, 10:24 PM
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Re: Broken Motor Mount
Thanks again, Carl - oh by the way, I've contracted to buy some (used)
YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
thanks
Carl wrote:
> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen) to
> save you 10-50%
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
> >
> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
> >> >
> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
> >> >
> >
YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
thanks
Carl wrote:
> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen) to
> save you 10-50%
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
> >
> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
> >> >
> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
> >> >
> >
01-16-2007, 10:24 PM
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Re: Broken Motor Mount
Thanks again, Carl - oh by the way, I've contracted to buy some (used)
YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
thanks
Carl wrote:
> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen) to
> save you 10-50%
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
> >
> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
> >> >
> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
> >> >
> >
YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
thanks
Carl wrote:
> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen) to
> save you 10-50%
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
> >
> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
> >> >
> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
> >> >
> >
01-16-2007, 10:24 PM
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Re: Broken Motor Mount
Thanks again, Carl - oh by the way, I've contracted to buy some (used)
YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
thanks
Carl wrote:
> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen) to
> save you 10-50%
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
> >
> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
> >> >
> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
> >> >
> >
YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
thanks
Carl wrote:
> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen) to
> save you 10-50%
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
> >
> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
> >> >
> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
> >> >
> >
01-16-2007, 10:24 PM
#17
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Re: Broken Motor Mount
Thanks again, Carl - oh by the way, I've contracted to buy some (used)
YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
thanks
Carl wrote:
> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen) to
> save you 10-50%
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
> >
> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
> >> >
> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
> >> >
> >
YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
thanks
Carl wrote:
> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen) to
> save you 10-50%
>
> Carl
>
> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
> >
> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
> >
> > Carl wrote:
> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
> >>
> >> Carl
> >>
> >>
> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but I
> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I got
> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what felt
> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken loose,
> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
> >> >
> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
> >> >
> >
01-16-2007, 11:14 PM
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Re: Broken Motor Mount
Anytime.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169004281.031175.109690@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks again, Carl - oh by the way, I've contracted to buy some (used)
> YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
> going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
> thanks
>
> Carl wrote:
>> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen)
>> to
>> save you 10-50%
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>> >
>> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>> >
>> > Carl wrote:
>> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>> >>
>> >> Carl
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but
>> >> > I
>> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I
>> >> > got
>> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what
>> >> > felt
>> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken
>> >> > loose,
>> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >> >
>> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >> >
>> >
>
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169004281.031175.109690@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks again, Carl - oh by the way, I've contracted to buy some (used)
> YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
> going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
> thanks
>
> Carl wrote:
>> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen)
>> to
>> save you 10-50%
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>> >
>> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>> >
>> > Carl wrote:
>> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>> >>
>> >> Carl
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but
>> >> > I
>> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I
>> >> > got
>> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what
>> >> > felt
>> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken
>> >> > loose,
>> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >> >
>> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >> >
>> >
>
01-16-2007, 11:14 PM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Broken Motor Mount
Anytime.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169004281.031175.109690@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks again, Carl - oh by the way, I've contracted to buy some (used)
> YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
> going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
> thanks
>
> Carl wrote:
>> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen)
>> to
>> save you 10-50%
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>> >
>> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>> >
>> > Carl wrote:
>> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>> >>
>> >> Carl
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but
>> >> > I
>> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I
>> >> > got
>> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what
>> >> > felt
>> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken
>> >> > loose,
>> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >> >
>> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >> >
>> >
>
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169004281.031175.109690@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks again, Carl - oh by the way, I've contracted to buy some (used)
> YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
> going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
> thanks
>
> Carl wrote:
>> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen)
>> to
>> save you 10-50%
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>> >
>> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>> >
>> > Carl wrote:
>> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>> >>
>> >> Carl
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but
>> >> > I
>> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I
>> >> > got
>> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what
>> >> > felt
>> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken
>> >> > loose,
>> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >> >
>> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >> >
>> >
>
01-16-2007, 11:14 PM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Broken Motor Mount
Anytime.
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169004281.031175.109690@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks again, Carl - oh by the way, I've contracted to buy some (used)
> YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
> going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
> thanks
>
> Carl wrote:
>> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen)
>> to
>> save you 10-50%
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>> >
>> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>> >
>> > Carl wrote:
>> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>> >>
>> >> Carl
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but
>> >> > I
>> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I
>> >> > got
>> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what
>> >> > felt
>> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken
>> >> > loose,
>> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >> >
>> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >> >
>> >
>
Carl
"The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169004281.031175.109690@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Thanks again, Carl - oh by the way, I've contracted to buy some (used)
> YJ springs, the first part in getting together my SOA. I'm definitely
> going to bother you later when I get closer to actually doing it.
> thanks
>
> Carl wrote:
>> www.partsamerica.com works with your local CSK (checker, schucks, kragen)
>> to
>> save you 10-50%
>>
>> Carl
>>
>> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1169002057.473056.303750@a75g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
>> > Thanks, Carl - prompt and informative as always!
>> >
>> > Where's the best place to get them? a Pep Zone or a catalog? Dealer?
>> >
>> > Carl wrote:
>> >> Replace both. The stock ones should be fine.
>> >>
>> >> Carl
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "The Merg" <greg.mergner@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:1169000508.865618.115130@s34g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> >> > So...I ended up buying a steering column for the XJ from a junkyard
>> >> > (the bearings in the old one probably just need to be replaced, but
>> >> > I
>> >> > was fed up with it). After driving about 5 hours to pick it up, I
>> >> > got
>> >> > it in and drove to the gas station to fill up the tank.
>> >> > I had noticed the engine had been running roughly, and it only got
>> >> > worse on the way home from the gas station. It turned into what
>> >> > felt
>> >> > like the engine was swinging free, and either I had forgotten to
>> >> > reattach the nuts to the crossmember and the tranny had broken
>> >> > loose,
>> >> > so to speak, or I had a broken motor mount. So when I got home, I
>> >> > climbed under, the nuts were there. I checked under the hood, and
>> >> > voila - passenger side motor mount is split in half. </rambling>
>> >> >
>> >> > My question is this: Should I replace both mounts at the same time?
>> >> > and also, should I upgrade to heavier duty mounts?
>> >> >
>> >
>