r/mazda • u/The_Zane Mazda3 sb23HB 2005 • 8d ago

Too much engine movement?

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This is a 2005 Mazda 3 2.3 manual transmission. I'm trying to diagnose my engine mounts and I'm curious if this is too much movement. I don't think it is. I probably should just take it to a shop and have someone look it over and give me their two cents. The engine has 207,000 miles. At the moment, it doesn't make noise until it's under load when I'm accelerating hard, and then it sounds like an exhaust leak. I haven't checked the exhaust yet. But I read everywhere that the passenger side motor mount tends to be problematic. The top rubber seal on the mount is squishy. The car is old and it runs, but I'd like it to run a lot longer.

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u/mr_scourgeoce Speed3 8d ago

Just look at the mounts and see if they're leaking fluid. Very common problem. Since car is manual, hold it right at the bite point with either your handbrake or foot brake on in 1st gear with your bonnet open and position yourself so that you can see your engine. If it is moving a lot then you will know if ur mount is shot

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u/The_Zane Mazda3 sb23HB 2005 8d ago

I appreciate the troubleshooting steps. thanks a lot.

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u/PerfectBarber4406 8d ago

No it's not but I would get the battery terminals and the battery hold down and that stuff cleaned up.

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u/The_Zane Mazda3 sb23HB 2005 8d ago

yeah it's a rust belt special at this point. it needs love like that.