When it comes to replacing the stock mount you have a couple of options. You could just go with OEM which runs about $140 for the mount. Go aftermarket for $40-$60. And then just add a polyurethane\u00a0insert for about $33. We decided to try the semi-solid mount from Torque Solution. Made of billet aluminum and 70 Durometer polyurethane. It should significantly reduce engine movement without transmitting too much engine vibration to the chassis. Installation is very simple and should take less than 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSafely jack the front of your car high enough that you can get a wrench on the mounting bolts. You don\u2019t necessarily have to jack the engine, but we wanted to make sure there wasn\u2019t any pressure on the mount when we unbolted the bracket from the engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFirst remove the center bolt of the large bushing with a 16mm socket, and then remove the other 16 mm bolt that runs through the bracket on the small end. Remove the four 13 mm bolts that hold the bracket to the oil pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Installation is the reverse of removal. Tighten the four 13 mm bolts to the oil pan and torque to 28 lb-ft. Hand tighten the two 16 mm bolts and lower the engine if you jacked it for removal before torquing to 78 lb-ft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Your MINI motor mounts will fail. It\u2019s a matter of \u201cwhen\u201d not \u201cif.\u201d The stock rubber bushings age and harden over time especially if you track your car. The stock bushings were designed to reduce vibration not for performance. We already replaced the top motor mount on this car, but ended up sticking with the … <\/p>\n