Tech article by Chris (taipeichris)
For numerous reasons I broke motor mounts in the past, usually I’d find out when I’d hit a bump in the road and the motor jumps up enough to hit the hood. Not cool, right?
Parts and Supplies Needed:
Tools Required
So here’s my fix.
Remove your broken motor mount.
Drill a hole through it, the size depends on your carriage bolt.
Insert a carriage bolt through it with the smooth side up.
Using a rubber bump stop for a dampener, I drilled a hole through the dampener and fastened it with a washer and lock nut.
Grind the head of the carriage bolt flat, just enough to allow clearance.
Reinstall you repaired motor mount and enjoy!
For numerous reasons I broke motor mounts in the past, usually I’d find out when I’d hit a bump in the road and the motor jumps up enough to hit the hood. Not cool, right?
Parts and Supplies Needed:
| Quantity | Parts Description | Cost |
| 1 | carriage bolt | $0.30 |
| 1 | lock nut | $0.20 |
| 1 | rubber bump stop | $0.50 |
| 1 | washer | $0.05 |
| 1 | socket set |
| 1 | drill press |
| 1 | drill bits |
| 1 | floor jack |
| 1 | block of wood |
Remove your broken motor mount.
Drill a hole through it, the size depends on your carriage bolt.
Insert a carriage bolt through it with the smooth side up.
Using a rubber bump stop for a dampener, I drilled a hole through the dampener and fastened it with a washer and lock nut.
Grind the head of the carriage bolt flat, just enough to allow clearance.
Reinstall you repaired motor mount and enjoy!
