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Old 04-28-2003, 09:19 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Whats the easiest way to install Energy Suspension rear Motor Mount Bushings?

I hear the fronts are easy and I should have really waited for them to come in before I did my swap up that would have set me back about 5 days so anyway whats the best way to install the rear inserts and also how much does a TB gasket cost? I keep hearing its alot easier with it outa the way.


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it's not really that bad, but yes it is easier to install the inserts in if you remove the TB, however, i don't know if it's completely necessary. i didn't replace the gasket even though it was all cracked and brittle. i probably should. the hardest part for me was puting the mount back in and threading the bolt that goes through the center of the mount. there is a really nice write-up on how to install these somehwere on here. i'll put the link up when i get back home if no one else does before me.

oh yeah if you aren't worried about cracking your valve cover, it helps a lot if you crouch on top of it to get at the bolts that hold the mount in. you can see a lot more from above and it's much easier to find the bolts with a socket.
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Old 04-28-2003, 11:33 AM   #3 (permalink)
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4bidden did a really nice write up go look in general and just search for it. Look for the one 4bidden did.
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Here is the link. http://members.cox.net/4bidden/mount_install
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Here is the link. http://members.cox.net/4bidden/mount_install
Dang, Ronnie! You're linking people now? YOu oughta be a Mod!



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Definitley take off the TB, MUCH easier that way!
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Old 04-28-2003, 01:47 PM   #7 (permalink)
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How much is a TB gasket?
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TB gasket is 5 bucks at the honda dealership.
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Old 04-28-2003, 09:39 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Dang, Ronnie! You're linking people now? YOu oughta be a Mod!



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Yeah I know I am being nice now. Hope that helped you though. Getting the rear mount back in is hard as hell. I def recommend cutting it.
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How much is a TB gasket?
I dont replace it unless its ripped. So dont rip it and you wont have to spend $5
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