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Old 11-06-18, 05:29 AM
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when putting the new tranny in the technician noted that the front engine mount was getting weak and needed replacement soon. there are many brands available on line. any recommendation on inexpensive and good?
Old 11-06-18, 08:10 AM
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I would reccomend any brand under the "premium" section.
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Make sure your understand what he meant by “front.” The one toward the front of the car is the left side of the engine, and these rarely go bad IME. The front of the engine is the right side of the engine compartment, and those go bad more ofren.
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the tranny tech pointed out to the big cylindrical mount close to the radiator. he said it was broken
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do I need one with variable?
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If you need the hydraulic one, bite the bullet and buy OEM. I tried a third party mount. While it bolted in place, there was not a reasonable way to get the vacuum lines connected.

You need the hydraulic one if you see vacuum lines going into the mount. Also this is a relatively easy replacement.
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Got this one not too long ago from McGeorge Toyota. Had to argue with them a bit because they don't sell Lexus parts but everything I saw online said it was the same part. Cost $152. Came with hoses and the switching valve already attached. good luck!

This is the one that goes between the engine and the radiator area at the front of the car.

12360-20090 Insulator assembly

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Originally Posted by koreywill
Got this one not too long ago from McGeorge Toyota. Had to argue with them a bit because they don't sell Lexus parts but everything I saw online said it was the same part. Cost $152. Came with hoses and the switching valve already attached. good luck!

This is the one that goes between the engine and the radiator area at the front of the car.

12360-20090 Insulator assembly




this kind of mount was replaced. part cost $69. labor $70


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Good deal; where did you get the OE part that cheaply (if it was the OE)?

Many of us have found it hard to find fairly priced or reliable mounts.
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