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cv axle & engine mount replacement

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Old 09-04-2017, 12:43 PM
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cv axle & engine mount replacement

i have 03 mini cooper s manufactured in 10/2002 with 85k miles.

as I posted below,
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s-leaking.html
there was a leak and mechanic told me that there is a problem with cv axle (passenger side). the leak was grease and also found out engine mounts were compressed as well. I researched all the parts from amazon It needs to be replaced.
i think it's really cheaper than other products so anyone who had experience with this part, please let me know how it works.
Do I also need to replace rear engine mount?

Please check the link below

axle from ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-CV-Axle-...tRQ3cL&vxp=mtr

axle from amazon
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Engine mount
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Rear engine Mount
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Old 09-11-2017, 11:30 AM
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Axles-- A1 Cardone Remanufactured. $70 a side. All day. Best bang:buck.

Mounts-- for price, go to pelicanparts.com and select the "OEM supplier" of the required part. Don't go crappy aftermarket on mounts. They'll break in a week.

My actual recommendation (if you can swing it):
  • TSW upper mount (lifetime replacement/modification at expense of some NVH) $150
  • BSH lower mount is nice too. Will vibrate a lot though. But your shifts will be so deliciously solid.
  • Powerflex mount inserts are nice as well. Available on waymotorworks.com
 




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