perfect. i have seen just that. i had an assistant rev the engine slightly
and the engine rocked quite a bit. it seems like a simple project to
replace the inside of that rear mount, [relatively to other projects i have
done], so thanks for the confirmation howard.

its my understanding that the rear mount can be repaired by replacing the
insert, is this your understanding howard? or, do i need to replace the
whole mount? looking at this picture in the link provided below, can you
tell me what item number is the rear mount?

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/...+ENGINE+MOUNTS

tom

"Howard" <howardh1951at@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:0aP_c.21512$Np2.17690@bignews4.bellsouth.net. ..
> Another way of testing is to start engine, put the car in drive, press on
> the brake and give it some gas while someone is watching under the hood.
If
> you see more than 2 or 3 inches of rngine rock or movement, Jim Beam is
> correct. Replace rear motor mount.
> Good luck,
> Howard
> "Fish" <fishingrod45@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:9Av_c.300220$fv.180665@fe2.columbus.rr.com...
> > hello folks.
> >
> > has anyone run across a situation where the motor of a 1998 civic
rotates
> on
> > acceleration to the point where the exhaust compression joint, just
below
> > the down pipe, separates and makes a 'clunk' noise? if so, or if you
can
> > imagine this, please tell me which motor mounts need replaced, or if a
> > damper can be installed to resolve this. is this a recall or TSB by any
> > chance?
> >
> > thx.
> > fish.
> >
> >
>
>