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Engine mount for MTX Contours #1429288 11/04/05 04:56 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 217 SE Michigan T TSIN03SE OP CEG\'er
OP TSIN03SE CEG\'er T Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 217 SE Michigan	I've recently updated my front engine mount with the HD insert sold by BAT Inc. My 98 Contour has over 110,000miles and exhibits usual aged problem of clunkiness while shifting - the general feeling of looseness up front. With the inserts in place, I noticed more solid feel to the car. Not only during shifting but while going over rough road(which means any road in SE Michigan). To me it was worth $20 for parts and 1.5 hours spent to install them.

Re: Engine mount for MTX Contours #1429289 11/04/05 05:00 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO D DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
DemonSVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 9,602 KC, MO	Point of clarification. He is talking about the ES insert for the front transmission roll resistor. 2000 SVT #674 13.47 @ 102 - All Motor! It was not broke; Yet I fixed it anyway.

Re: Engine mount for MTX Contours #1429290 11/04/05 05:28 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,029 Freedom, Pa G getsum111 Hard-core CEG\'er
getsum111 Hard-core CEG\'er G Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,029 Freedom, Pa	I just got a set, by mistake. I thought they were the other mount inserts. Maybe I'll just keep them and put them in anyway. Scott Scott Mabe I WILL be Phil. 1999 Contour SVT, Tropic Green BAT kit, K&N RU-3530+MAF, Magnecore 8.5mm, some audio goodies, Hightowers, Knauberized, tatoo by Parkedcar.

Re: Engine mount for MTX Contours #1429291 11/04/05 08:10 PM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 853 B BlackE1 Veteran CEG\'er
BlackE1 Veteran CEG\'er B Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 853	The best part about the es inserts is not as much wheel hop!!! 98.5 Black SVT with 34k miles Build #5683 Born on 4\15\1998 WR Headers GMK CAI Blaupunkt system fiberglass tweeter pods L.E.D. tail lights in the works

Re: Engine mount for MTX Contours #1429292 11/04/05 09:03 PM
Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 217 SE Michigan T TSIN03SE OP CEG\'er
OP TSIN03SE CEG\'er T Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 217 SE Michigan	I also noticed smoother clutch take-up. Demon's clarification is right, it's the one mounted to transmission vs. engine. The bolts, after 7years, didn't need much torque to take off. Little bit of PB Blaster and came off with hand tools. BTW, loosen one of the top bolt on trans side but don't take it all out. It will help immensely during reassembly.

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