Interesting Find (Engine Mounts)

uncle lewie · 05-19-06, 03:50 PM

So today I decided to swap out my engine mounts on the 06 STi. With the help of evilxt (Nick, certified suby tech). Well we found out that, we didnt need to swap em, because SOA must have changed em in production because of all the problems with the other rubber/plastic ones. I was gonna swap em with the Group N mounts, but no need to now. Will prolly do it down the road anyway.

Here are some pics:

And

Just thought Id share. So maybe you late 06 owners, like myself, dont have to upgrade em.

unrequited · 05-19-06, 03:55 PM

Can you take pics of where exactly these mounts are in the engine? (I'm a nub who has no clue about the internal locations of parts) I took delivery on May 6th, but I want to be sure that I don't have the plastic mounts.

uncle lewie · 05-19-06, 03:58 PM

To late now to. That lift isnt in my garage.

HOWEVER. If you know how to change your own oil, once you remove the cover, to get to the oil/filter the engine mounts will be starring you in the face. On the right and left side.

MadMan77 · 05-19-06, 07:06 PM

Ummm, I believe it was the pitch mount brace that was plastic and breaking. That is under the intercooler.

supermarkus · 05-19-06, 07:14 PM

No. It was the liquid filled mounts that were breaking from the engine torque. This lead to pitch stops breaking and the underside of the hood contacting the engine and wearing through the fire blanket.

uncle lewie · 05-19-06, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supermarkus

No. It was the liquid filled mounts that were breaking from the engine torque. This lead to pitch stops breaking and the underside of the hood contacting the engine and wearing through the fire blanket.

Yup, exactly. My buddy who helped me check em out said a dude had this happen at his dealer and much damage ensued. What was SOA thinking? O wait, they werent.

supermarkus · 05-19-06, 07:40 PM

They were trying to please all the wussies out there that complain about the NVH in these cars. It's also the reason why the STi has gone from a pig to a really fat pig since it's introduction here.

**reeksti** · 05-19-06, 07:46 PM

i want to know if mines were different and not liquid filled

supermarkus · 05-19-06, 07:50 PM

look under your car. The liquid filled are circular.

uncle lewie · 05-19-06, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reeksti

i want to know if mines were different and not liquid filled

When did you buy yours??

05-19-06, 03:50 PM	#1
uncle lewie Advanced Mastery Level II Feedback Score: 7 reviews Car: 2009 Legacy GT SWP My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,762	Interesting Find (Engine Mounts) So today I decided to swap out my engine mounts on the 06 STi. With the help of evilxt (Nick, certified suby tech). Well we found out that, we didnt need to swap em, because SOA must have changed em in production because of all the problems with the other rubber/plastic ones. I was gonna swap em with the Group N mounts, but no need to now. Will prolly do it down the road anyway. Here are some pics: And Just thought Id share. So maybe you late 06 owners, like myself, dont have to upgrade em. __________________ Current: 2009 SWP Legacy GT Old: 2006 STI SOLD

05-19-06, 03:55 PM	#2
unrequited Master Contributor Level 1 Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: '06 WRC Blue Fav Mod: Nintendo Decal My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 769	Can you take pics of where exactly these mounts are in the engine? (I'm a nub who has no clue about the internal locations of parts) I took delivery on May 6th, but I want to be sure that I don't have the plastic mounts. __________________ -Unrequited http://www.christopherwu.net/gallery/sti/ ~cheers your space up!~ My STi Journal (updated 2008-07-04 -- blacked out wrx interior, tints, avic-f90bt!)

05-19-06, 03:58 PM	#3
uncle lewie Advanced Mastery Level II Feedback Score: 7 reviews Car: 2009 Legacy GT SWP My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,762	To late now to. That lift isnt in my garage. HOWEVER. If you know how to change your own oil, once you remove the cover, to get to the oil/filter the engine mounts will be starring you in the face. On the right and left side. __________________ Current: 2009 SWP Legacy GT Old: 2006 STI SOLD

05-19-06, 07:46 PM	#8
reeksti Gold Member Feedback Score: 13 reviews Car: 06 CGM/Emotions Fav Mod: M&J Modified My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bensalem, PA Posts: 7,560	i want to know if mines were different and not liquid filled __________________ 2006 CGM STi, aka "Jasmine" + 2002 WRB WRX (DD) M&J Modified - Cobb - Invidia - Tein - Cusco - APS - Kartboy - Hawk - Defi - walbro - Hella - Work - Pioneer - Perrin - Seibon

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05-19-06, 07:06 PM	#4
MadMan77 Advanced Mastery Level I Feedback Score: 13 reviews Car: '08 BMW 135i My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: May 2005 Location: Centerville, Georgia Posts: 1,768	Ummm, I believe it was the pitch mount brace that was plastic and breaking. That is under the intercooler.

05-19-06, 07:14 PM	#5
supermarkus Advanced Mastery Level I Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 STi, SSM My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edmonds Washington Posts: 1,443	No. It was the liquid filled mounts that were breaking from the engine torque. This lead to pitch stops breaking and the underside of the hood contacting the engine and wearing through the fire blanket.

05-19-06, 07:40 PM	#7
supermarkus Advanced Mastery Level I Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 STi, SSM My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edmonds Washington Posts: 1,443	They were trying to please all the wussies out there that complain about the NVH in these cars. It's also the reason why the STi has gone from a pig to a really fat pig since it's introduction here.

05-19-06, 07:50 PM	#9
supermarkus Advanced Mastery Level I Feedback Score: 0 reviews Car: 08 STi, SSM My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Edmonds Washington Posts: 1,443	look under your car. The liquid filled are circular.