How to check bad engine or transmission mounts

An overlooked technique for diagnosing bad engine mounts. Just doing the "rocking test" does not always show the problem!!

[makoshark]

You are one hell of a straight forward and honest human being who wants to help from his heart with no Frills and bull let alone that wealth of experience not many have .Good man, I wish you all prosperity with whatever you desire .. AMEN

[redgadget]

Great info on how to test mounts. I’d never seen that done before. I do all of my own work, except my wife’s car is still under warranty and I had to diagnose the driver side lower motor mount myself, they tried 3 times to find it. I told my wife that’s why I work on ALL my own equipment and have people like yourself to teach what I don’t know. One of my 3 favorite sayings is: (You don’t have to know everything but surround yourself with people that do!) Thanks

[ReadyAsHeWillEverBe]

No throttle required. Love the approach from a different angle! Some said Albert Einstein's ideas started at the end and worked toward the beginning, opposite to everyone else. Thanks for the new trick/tool in my bag!

[MrLikesurf]

This is my favorite YouTube channel. I love to learn your perspectives on each subject, and you have saved me a lot of money.

[jfnorona]

I am not a mechanic but now I can describe my car problem better and got an idea of what is wrong. Helpful video.

[Iraqveteran-kequ]

This is the exact thing that happened to my LS460. I would brake sharply and it would clunk. Then at hwy speeds when I would try to pass someone, it would shift hard, but only when it would downshift to pass another car. Replaced the trans mount and all symptoms were gone. Good informative video.

[johnb]

4:24 is the funniest unexpected climax of this informative seminar. Your Videos are time savers and headache relievers.

[Buckaroo]

Hello Matt, warm wishes from Scotland. Thank you for posting your videos, they are an invaluable help to me with my work. My watch later box is full of your posts. Keep up the great work.

[basdoesthis]

I freaking love the detail in your explanations. Real Science here...

[ascendantindigo]

I truly appreciate you sharing your automotive "wisdom" with the class...You honor our "Creator" and the people you care about by helping others through your teachings...How many smart ass, stupid comment writing "lesser-minded" beings can do the same? None...The only thing they have to share is "negative energy"...And who needs anymore of that?

[TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Removed the engine mount and no grease on your hands! As usual I disregarded the information for 2%'ers! Good info Matt!

[Oxichor]

Dude thank you for this! I'm getting that same clunk when accelerating from a stop in reverse and drive, have had a heck of a time figuring out what it is after replacing other front end components(that all desperately needed to be replaced anyway.)

[amandacosenza]

very helpful i have a knocking noise and i found out its the engine mount because of you i saved myself alot of money

[Sumermak]

This is awesome! I think this is my problem, I thought it was my transmission. I would have a kick or clunk when it would change from 1st to 2nd gear and when I’d slow down to stop I’d feel a kick again but not everytime. Hopefully it’s my engine mounts.

[SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Can't say I've seen someone just do drive to reverse. Usually a light Power brake will do, but I really like your technique as well 👍

[jesseguerra]

I am not a mechanic, I am on here because I paid for clutch replacement that was done poorly. This video makes it clear how to diagnose bad motor mount using a two method technique.

[mohnajdawi]

I liked the fact that those in developing nations can have free access! Wow!

[ricpla]

Man I’m glad I found your channel. You’re one of the few that I actually learn from and further my knowledge of car diagnosis. Thank you

[timklein]

Very helpful; better than some other videos diagnosing motor mounts !!!!

[mariopaints]

It was useful my van been having this problem for 6 months