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[Kenneth]

I have an A4 98 Camaro v6. Do I need a half inch spacer for the Energy Suspension mount? I installed it awhile back and didn't use one. Just put a used engine in and noticed it vibrates idling in drive but is smooth while driving.

[Kenneth]

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Also if I do need a spacer can I use a 1/2in thick piece of rubber between the mount and crossmember or does it have to be between the mount and trans?

[WarShrike]

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A piece of rubber would pretty much counteract the whole reason of the energy suspension mount. I went to the hardware store and just grabbed a bunch of washers and stacked them.

Make sure you don't have any loose or broken bolts on your engine mounts.

[FirebirdGT]

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Look @ the "Stickies" in the Drivetrain Forum.

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[Kenneth]

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The link is down and all the spacers are used on 5 spds and a few asked about auto with no response. Does the pinion angle make a vibration when not moving or only when driving?

[Hib Halverson]

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The link is down and all the spacers are used on 5 spds and a few asked about auto with no response. Does the pinion angle make a vibration when not moving or only when driving?

If you have a driveshaft angle problem enough to cause a vibration, it will only occur when the car is moving.

[thebeewantsboost]

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i believe i used two pieces of 1/4 aluminum. so yeah half inch spacer between mount an transmission.

[thebeewantsboost]

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doesn't matter if its about above or below mount.

[enzia35]

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I used some poly sway bar bushings, it was 12 dollars for pack of eight.

[ssms5411]

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M5 or A4 doesn't matter. Will work the same.

[Kenneth]

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so with no vibration when moving should I leave it alone?

[ssms5411]

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I would jack it up and take a look.

[Kenneth]

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Look at what?

[ssms5411]

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Check your mount to see if its loose, maybe install a spacer.