[jerrytouille]

Update: So i guess there is another trans mount on the passenger side. if the driver side one's this bad probably the other one is too. where can i find it? does it look the same?

thanks.

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This is taken on my left wheel (there isn't one on my right). Just wondering what that part is. Does it look badly damaged?

Thanks

1999 Ford Taurus SE Wagon Vulcan V6

 

[JW657]

I'm not sure if you mean the transmission mount, but that looks screwed.

 

[jerrytouille]

I'm not sure if you mean the transmission mount, but that looks screwed.

Sorry about the pix, forgot to highlight the part, now it's highlighted. thanks.

 

[sable97]

I must say the highlighted item in the picture should be the transmission mount and by the looks of it might need to be replace as soon as possible since it looks really bad.

 

[jerrytouille]

I must say the highlighted item in the picture should be the transmission mount and by the looks of it might need to be replace as soon as possible since it looks really bad.

Is it a fairly easy DIY type of job?

 

[danhasenauer]

Is it a fairly easy DIY type of job?

If it's f**kin freezing outside, dark and you don't have a garage, no. Otherwise, not too hard....

 

[Dubeckyj]

I had a fun time ripping one out of the junkyard using jacks I found in other car's trunks, and using an axle shaft as a prybar. At home with real tools, it's fairly easy.

 

[sable97]

Is it a fairly easy DIY type of job?

Well I'm not a mechanic what so ever however it looks as other had mentioned that might be easy enough to remove the mount by raising up the transmission in the bottom and unbolt everything.

 

[jerrytouille]

If it's f**kin freezing outside, dark and you don't have a garage, no. Otherwise, not too hard....

lol that's exactly my case. i'm going to bring it to a mechanic, 2hrs for the work at most?

also thank you for all your input. my truly appreciation as always

 

[jerrytouille]

So i guess there is another trans mount on the passenger side. if the driver side one's this bad probably the other one is too. where can i find it? does it look the same?

thanks.

 

[taurusglv6]

So i guess there is another trans mount on the passenger side. if the driver side one's this bad probably the other one is too. where can i find it? does it look the same?

thanks.

There is engine mounts on that side but i dont think there is trans mounts on passenger side because it mounts up on the drivers side to the trans mission? what does the mount on that side look like?

also i hear ya bout bad mounts. Esp if you live in cold weather jsut have a mechanic do it where he can hold engine trans up with lift and slide out that mount. if its rusted in there its gonna be a biznatch to get off. just have some pb blaster and free time if that happens. lol

 

[sheila]

Front and rear motor mounts on pass. side. Tranny mount on driver side.

 

[paker]

Transmission is on the left side of the engine compartment.
Engine is on the right.
The two are mechanically connected, and supported by 3 rubber pieces, 1 under transmission (called Transmission Mount) and 2 under engine (called Engine Mounts).
The photo is the transmission mount.
The front engine mount is under the AC compressor right behind the radiator. The rear engine mount is under the exhaust manifold. They are hard to see from above. You need to crawl under.

You lost the outer layer of rubber because the sheet metal rusted. But the bulk of the rubber is still solid. I am not sure if it has to be replaced. If I were you, I wouldn't. But it's just me. How many miles does the car have and how long do you plan to keep the car?

 

[jerrytouille]

You lost the outer layer of rubber because the sheet metal rusted. But the bulk of the rubber is still solid. I am not sure if it has to be replaced. If I were you, I wouldn't. But it's just me. How many miles does the car have and how long do you plan to keep the car?

Thank you and everyone for the replies. I was kinda thinking the same thing since it already has 130k miles. I do want to keep the car for a while however and gave it to my little brother. The solid rubber does look a bit bent correct? Is that bad?

I called a mechanic and he said if it's AX4N trans then will cost $70 labor, the part I found on advanceautopart cost $30. His shop is 2hrs away though :|

 

[paker]

The rubber is pretty firm. I don't think you can deform it. It will crack before deforming. If it is not cracked and small pieces fall off, it is functional. I would be more concerned about the other two. They are exposed to oil leak, heat, and torque.

 

[jerrytouille]

The rubber is pretty firm. I don't think you can deform it. It will crack before deforming. If it is not cracked and small pieces fall off, it is functional. I would be more concerned about the other two. They are exposed to oil leak, heat, and torque.

ok i decide to leave it for now. when the snow clears i will try to check on the other two

thanks again for all the info. learn something everyday!