Engine mounts replacement

[EDJKU2010]

Hello Everyone,

I have a quick question, kind of on a bind right now. I have a 2010 JKU and my exhaust pipe is hitting the transmission skid plate bar, I found out the exhaust was a little loose at the engine manifolds so I tighten them up; however the rattling continued and I also noticed when I brake, it rattles even more....so I looked at the engine mounts (see attached pics), and I believe that is the issue, however, sent the pics to my mechanic and he stated that the mounts do not necessarily need replacement based on the pics. I dont know what am I missing, but they sure look really busted to me.
Also, I am the second owner of the Jeep, have had it for 3 years, and I have not previously replaced them.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

Thanks.

 

[BLACKJKU]

Looks like they need replaced to me.

 

[EDJKU2010]

Looks like they need replaced to me.

Thank you; I agree....I really don't know why the mechanic would tell me otherwise..Thanks again.

 

[BLACKJKU]

If you pop open the hood and have someone start it and put in gear then watch to see how much the engine moves up you will be able to tell real easy.

 

[EDJKU2010]

If you pop open the hood and have someone start it and put in gear then watch to see how much the engine moves up you will be able to tell real easy.

Thanks again; will try that and see what happens. Will post the results later.

 

[EDJKU2010]

Thanks again; will try that and see what happens. Will post the results later.

Hello, I performed the test today and the engine does not move while placed in and off gear....does that mean the mounts do not need to be replaced?
thanks.

 

[BLACKJKU]

If you put it in drive and give a little gas one side would move up if they were bad then put in reverse and other side would go up. If the engine doesn't move either way then they are ok.

 

[EDJKU2010]

Sounds good; thanks. I will perform the test and post the results.

 

[EDJKU2010]

There is a little bit of play; however, I don’t know if that’s significant or not. Please let me know what you think.
Thanks.

 

[JeepJeezy]

That's more movement than I'd want. I did the same test tonight to see and have nothing close to what you have.

 

[Speartip]

Thanks for posting video. That seems like quite a bit of movement to me as well.

 

[BLACKJKU]

Same as they say^^^^^^^.

 

[EDJKU2010]

Thank you all that responded; I greatly appreciate the help. I will have the engine mounts replaced then.

 

[BLACKJKU]

Now you know how to check for bad motor mounts.

 

[EDJKU2010]

Absolutely!! Thanks again!