The state inspection (mandatory for vehincles in my state) just called and said my engine mount was broken.?

Question

Thus, I failed the inspection :(

My question is, where are the engine mounts and how do they get broken?
And, can you fix it yourself? If so, how?

Thank you. Any advice will be appreciate because I DO NOT have the money to pay for the labor and would like to do it myself.

I guess I should add that I have a 1999 Dodge Neon so I don't think any "new" technology of transverse engine mounts have been added.

Also, they quoted me $667! That is too expensive for me.

I am thinking to do it myself, with some help of my strong friends.

Is a floor jack the same as a jack that you change your tire with?

Of course I will. I didn't mean it to sound like an attitude. I was just saying that my car is old so I think the easy way will probably be the one it has.

Answer 1

An engine mount used to connect the engine to the car's frame. There are typically at least 4 engine mounts, also called motor mounts. They use rubber to absorb the motion of the engine and minimize the transfer of that motion to the frame.

Ask the state inspector to point out which motor mount he observed as bad or why you failed.

Some motor mounts are literally right on top of the engine and are very easy to replace. You simply need a floor jack and a block of wood to support the engine. Remove the old motor mount and replace with a new one. Some of them are in very difficult to reach locations and may require using an engine hoist to pull the engine up. So it all depends on which motor mount is broken.

Usually the replacement of the motor mount itself is really easy. It's just a matter of getting to it safely.

Answer 2

The engine mounts are usually at the sides of the engine and are relatively easy to repair. However you will need a floor jack to raise the engine off the mounts to remove and install them.
A lot of cars have gone to the transverse front drive engine which puts the rear mount back under the fire wall and difficult to get any access to. You may have to remove a lot of shielding and/or exhaust system components to get to this type.
I would start with a Chilton's manual for your car type and read up on the process.

Answer 3

Engine mounts are the shock observers that the motor is connected to in the engine compartment. If you have a friend that knows what they are doing, get a book to guide you through it, or find an inexpensive mechanic to do it for you. IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHERE IT IS YOU CAN'T DO THE JOB.

It is easy to see, but you need to know a lot of little things to get the job done. ASK ABOUT, YOU WILL FIND SOMEONE. The job can be done for $50 plus parts. If you can't afford that, you need to stay away from cars.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

They are the points where the engine is bolted into the frame of the vehicle. They break because of the stress on them and wear. This is not a "do it yourself" project, but really shouldn't be very expensive to fix.

Answer 6

Bless your heart!!! I moved from a state that has a mandatory inspection to one that doesn't. I was sick the month before the inspection from worry about it. The day my vehicle passed, I was well again.

Best wishes!!!

Answer 7

listen to the first responder , just because he used a word you do not understand is no reason to ignore the advice , get a Haynes manual and do it.