Is Upgrading Your Engine Mounts Even Worth It?

Do aftermarket engine mounts even do anything? Who knows? Today on Money Pit, Zach installs a fancy set of polyurethane engine mounts on the miata as he explores the pros and cons of different types of engine mounts.

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[JKA-TML]

8:47 - "That area hasn't been touched in years."

I know how it feels...

[scbasher]

FYI: there is a recall on harbor freight jack stands.
Edit: certain model #s.
To all saying thanks, you are welcome.

[QuantumSngularity]

I guess Zach just forgot to mention it, that this change also works the other way around. If you start experiencing vibration over time, mostly through the seats while even sitting still at the light in neutral, it's almost certain your mounts are shot to bits. It gets worse if they are oil filled or hydraulic ones. They progressively worsen. Changing them with new brings back the comfort. And always change them all at the same time, don't try to cheap out by just changing one - this will really bite you in the ass. It's like changing the brake calipers only on one side of the car.

[lktstuff]

Great fix.
And great note about avoiding cross-threading. I've found the best way to ensure thread match is to set up the fastener as if I'm ready to tighten (with forward pressure), slowly turn in the direction of loosen until I feel the click, and then turn to tighten. Most nuts & bolts can be blind-aligned this way with little hassle.

[rattuna]

This is definitely my favorite series on Donut and it's so helpful because Zach always does projects and upgrades that are doable and realistic for the average person. The idea of low-key, inexpensive but impactful mods to cars is right up my alley.

[TheAtb]

8:29 "These should last the life of the car."
Every part will last the life of the car, if you're reckless enough. :)

[bradyhoffmann]

Favorite series Favorite person Favorite car is how I'd explained money pit

[Sooryadath]

" Today we replace low key easy to install parts "


Lifts the engine out

[Biggestman]

Yoo I love this series. Hopefully whenever I get a project car I can look back at these videos for help. You guys are awesome!

[constantinetzouros]

Favorite show on donut so far- when can we expect an episode where the miata gets new brakes?

[katzunkaimoto]

The "is it worth it?"
Series teaches a lot of things I honestly wouldn't have thought of, like this video, I didn't realize everything engine mounts can effect

[Kr]

You know the camera guy is into his cameras when a socket gets yeeted and he checks the lens in 0.8s

[danielblocker]

Hey Zach loving the series. Just a heads up have you heard about the recall on those Harbor Freight jack stands? Might want to take a look just in case your set is affected. Stay safe and keep bringing us awesome content!

[Wolfy]

This is it. This is mid car. The perfect vehicle with all the middle priced mods.

[thecube]

6:05
"How hard can it be"
_Famous last words._

[RaccoonLice]

"So that when we disconnect our engine mounts, nobody dies".

*uses a Harbour Freight Jackstand*

[anmoldaglaik]

When he said. “BHA I FELT THAT

[Khalsa-btjx]

Pros: Your car's engine will not vibrate.
Cons: The rest of your car will.

[TheSonOfFlynn]

Literally the day after I watch this my friend calls me and says “so my right engine mount is busted...” Love this content!

[cryptomadic]

This series is hands down a great way of showing you how to take care of your ride and learning alot of what's in your ride to make it work in the first place....good stuff, straight up 👌