Should the motor mounts be totally replaced? Or is it just a case of
them loosening up over the years?

jim beam wrote:
> Paul wrote:
> > I guess "grind" wasnt the best word, its more like a cluck, not very
> > loud and i can feel it too. you say to check the motor mounts, are you
> > thinking that when i downshift the motor is, i guess, "rocking" and
> > making a cluck?
>
> that's it.
>
> > That would explain why i can sort of feel it. Also,
> > how would i check the mounts? Just put a socket on them and tighten the
> > bolts?
>
> put it in park [on level ground], lift the hood, and with the parking
> brake OFF, rock the car back and forth. you'll see the motor move and
> the cracks should open up to be visible. if you can get an angle to see
> them. if not, you might need to have an assistant help you rock the car
> while you poke about with a mirror.
>
> >
> > jim beam wrote:
> >> Paul wrote:
> >>> I agree with what you say, and yes the trans is protected, it
> >>> specifically explains in the manual what you said, but the cluck and
> >>> sometimes a grind only happens when i manually shift. Don't get me
> >>> wrong, 99% of the time i let the trans shift on its own, but if the
> >>> trans is developing problems wouldn't they be there all the time? again
> >>> i cant figure out why it grinds only when i manually shift.
> >> is it a "grind" like when your cousin drives your stick and doesn't use
> >> the clutch properly, or some other kind of noise? i ask because there
> >> is no mechanism inside the transmission that really allows for "grind"
> >> unless it's major failure. and have you checked the motor mounts?
> >>
> >>
> >>> jim beam wrote:
> >>>> Dano58 wrote:
> >>>>> jim beam wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> the transmission is protected - it won't allow shifts that damage it.
> >>>>> Perhaps - but are you saying that a 'grind' or 'clunk' is normal? I
> >>>>> don't think so. And if the transmission is starting to develop
> >>>>> problems, then manually shifting it certainly won't help it.
> >>>> how does that work? you're not actuating anything in the box by moving
> >>>> the shift lever - all you're doing is changing from autonomous shift
> >>>> control to non-autonomous. all internals of the box function /exactly/
> >>>> as before. if there is a "clunk" it's more likely a broken engine
> >>>> mount. or maybe a worn driveshaft or final drive, but the driver alone
> >>>> can't influence how the shifter mechanism behaves to make a noise like
> >>>> that - that bit is fully automatic under all conditions. /and/ there
> >>>> are safety over-rides to protect it from driver mistakes.
> >>>>
> >>>>> Again, I
> >>>>> would let it perform as designed and shift for itself - that's the best
> >>>>> way to protect it.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Dan D
> >>>>> '07 Odyssey
> >>>>>
> >