Oil filter housing Mounts
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Just changed these out today
Thanks Tortuga for the part number. I had tried a different version of this a few months back, but ordered ones that were too stiff so they actually transmitted a fair amount of vibration, esp from the oil filter housing.
Anyway, here is a picture of what the old power steering resevoir mounts looked like. Seems like the rubber they used just cannot stand up to the heat in the engine bay. At a buck or so each, can replace these every year if need be.
Thanks Tortuga for the part number. I had tried a different version of this a few months back, but ordered ones that were too stiff so they actually transmitted a fair amount of vibration, esp from the oil filter housing.
Anyway, here is a picture of what the old power steering resevoir mounts looked like. Seems like the rubber they used just cannot stand up to the heat in the engine bay. At a buck or so each, can replace these every year if need be.
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I had a very similar part under the air filter mount on my old diesel benz and I learned to add a drop of blue thread locker on the mount threads, the same vibration that makes the noise loosens the mounts too. Drove me crazy and went through several mounts until I had that moment of clarity.
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I did the same, although my extra two will just be in my big "goodie bag" of reserve parts (like trim clips and floor mat backings). I'm anxious to get them!
That seems like a good solution but there is the problem that me and some other board members are running into. I put very sturdy 30mm bolts, washers, and rubber gaskets and am getting a bad vibration problem that is very audible in the car. I'm not sure why some get it and some don't?
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I just changed my oil this weekend for the first time and noticed mine where bad and ordered the part.
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It was cheap like $4 or so.
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Good find!
Quick update - 2 months still fine
I pulled the oil filter housing off and these mounts appear to be holding up just fine - no compression or cracking so far. As the OP noted, the bolt thru method OR an aftermarket mount that is too stiff, will transmit noise/vibration, esp from the oil filter housing. I don't think that means the bolt method won't work, but you may notice noise. These mounts seem to have enough flex that any noise/vibration isn't coming thru but also aren't falling apart (at least after a couple months). At < $8 for 4 of them certainly worth a shot.
I pulled the oil filter housing off and these mounts appear to be holding up just fine - no compression or cracking so far. As the OP noted, the bolt thru method OR an aftermarket mount that is too stiff, will transmit noise/vibration, esp from the oil filter housing. I don't think that means the bolt method won't work, but you may notice noise. These mounts seem to have enough flex that any noise/vibration isn't coming thru but also aren't falling apart (at least after a couple months). At < $8 for 4 of them certainly worth a shot.
Amazon.com: 25 dia., M6x1.0 thds., 45 Lg., 50 Lbs Comp. Load, 9 Lbs. Shear load, Metric Double End Male/Male Natural Rubber Vibration Mount (1 Each): Industrial & Scientific
$7 ship kills me but it's still 1/2 the price of ONE at the dealer.
No complaints so far
$7 ship kills me but it's still 1/2 the price of ONE at the dealer.
No complaints so far
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