Hi Scotty, I have a 2008 Yaris sedan with 155K Km, I have a clunking on my front end, checked the tie rod, ball joint, struts and lower control arm and they are all good. I checked everything until I saw your video about the engine mounts and I took a video of it. I hope you can help me. Here is the link
Thank you.
John from Alberta, Canada
"All Girls Garage" one of their shows Season 9 Episode 5. It was a Dodge Avenger, but the engine moves just like yours does in your video. They replaced all the motor mounts. I would replace all of them in your Yaris as well.
That engine should not be moving like that! It has to be the motor mounts!
If you can get someone else to crank it a few times, each time looking at a different mount, it should be evident.
Thanks for answering. I really appreciate that. From the movement of yhe engine which mount so you think is the bad one?
All of them
Thats what Im thinking. Should I buy the 3 mounts from ebay which is $180 or just buy the 3 OEM mounts for $500. Thanks!
If you find an honest diagnostic mechanic, they will tell you what works. The aftermarket is tricky, and only mechanics know (and communicate to the rest of us) what aftermarket parts are garbage (the majority of them), equal to the OEM (a few) or better than the OEM (a small percentage, but they exist). So, gather that information first, even from this Forum. (Sorry, I've never self-installed a mount, though I probably will, soon enough, so I don't know. Perhaps someone on this forum or a Yaris Forum online. ). Again, check with the mechanics. They handle these parts, day-in-and-day-out.
I can't say from the video. I can tell you, for sure, that you're damaging your engine every time that engine is moving.
BTW, given that all the mounts are the same age, you're best off replacing the lot of them (three, I believe, on a Yaris). The mounts aren't that expensive. Take the car to an honest diagnostic shop. If they confirm the diagnosis (a visual inspection that the mounts are the problem), get it done. It's also a possible safety hazard. Again, though, everytime that engine moves, it's sustaining some damage. The cumulative effect, over time, will trash that engine.
Good luck.
Thanks for the time. I drive this everyday and didnt know that its that serious for my engine, looks like I need to use my wifes car to work for a few days til the parts arrive.
Duplicate posting from a subsidiary comment above, so that you won't overlook. Apologies to the administrators:
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If you find an honest diagnostic mechanic, they will tell you what works. The aftermarket is tricky, and only mechanics know (and communicate to the rest of us) what aftermarket parts are garbage (the majority of them), equal to the OEM (a few) or better than the OEM (a small percentage, but they exist). So, gather that information first, even from this Forum. (Sorry, I've never self-installed a mount, though I probably will, soon enough, so I don't know. Perhaps someone on this forum or a Yaris Forum online. ). Again, check with the mechanics. They handle these parts, day-in-and-day-out.
there's no need to duplicate your posts, geriscan. Nobody yet has had any trouble finding replies.
OK, I will refrain from doing so in the future.
Agree with everyone elses answers. Definitely do all the mounts, and keep in mind the axles that come out of the transmission to drive the wheels, every-time that engine moves it puts major stress on the CV joints, the axles and most importantly the bearings of the transaxle. You could effectively cause major damage. If it was mine I would stop driving it until fixed. If you can’t afford to tow it to the garage, limp it there. Drive like Grandma on a Sunday in 1922. And if for some reason you can’t afford to fix it now, you definitely won’t be able to afford to fix any damage caused by continuing to drive it. Just my two cents. Good Luck!
I'd strongly urge to take the vehicle to a honest diagnostic mechanic before ordering parts. You should have them confirm the hypothesis, before ordering parts.