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Newby w/ reverse noise and motor mount question
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 12:49 am
by dqami
Hi all, just picked up an '04 Vibe that has a couple of issues. First, it needs a new front motor mount (bracket may be bent but I need a photo of a good one to be sure). Has anyone ever replaced theirs themselves and is it very hard? I'll attach a photo as soon as I get around to it and you can tell me if I need to replave the bracket as well.Second, the auto tranny clicks when put in reverse, though I read on the allworldauto.com site of someone else with the same complaint. Anyone else have that problem? I did a search here and only found 2 similar posts but nothing definitive.Thanks
Re: Newby w/ reverse noise and motor mount question (dqami)
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 4:27 am
by lovemyraffe
Welcome!I haven't heard anybody mention clicking when in reverse. Interested to find out.
Re: Newby w/ reverse noise and motor mount question (dqami)
Posted: Mon May 03, 2010 9:11 am
by star_deceiver
Welcome to GenVibe!Does the clicking increase with speed or is it more pronounced in corners?
Re: Newby w/ reverse noise and motor mount question (star_deceiver)
Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 4:25 am
by dqami
It happens when I shift into reverse. My front motor mount needs replacing so maybe it's causing the noise?
Re: Newby w/ reverse noise and motor mount question (dqami)
Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 2:30 pm
by Stang2Vibe
I don't recall hearing of this being a typical problem with these cars. I have an '03 GT (6 speed manual transmission) and it makes a whirring noise when I'm in reverse that gets louder the faster I back up but this is normal for a manual transmission. Replacing the motor mounts is usually a fairly simple operation provided that you can easily access the bolt that holds it in place. You have to support the engine from below with a jack so you can remove and replace the mount but thats about as techical as replacing a motor mount gets.
Re: Newby w/ reverse noise and motor mount question (Stang2Vibe)
Posted: Sat May 15, 2010 4:38 pm
by ou.grizzly
Quote, originally posted by Stang2Vibe »I don't recall hearing of this being a typical problem with these cars. I have an '03 GT (6 speed manual transmission) and it makes a whirring noise when I'm in reverse that gets louder the faster I back up but this is normal for a manual transmission. Replacing the motor mounts is usually a fairly simple operation provided that you can easily access the bolt that holds it in place. You have to support the engine from below with a jack so you can remove and replace the mount but thats about as techical as replacing a motor mount gets.Welcome back...