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    I have a 2001 pontiac grand prix gt with a 3.8L N/A motor w/ 120,xxx miles. A FWI, glass pack res, 180* T-stat, flowmaster mufflers. I recently changed the PCV valve, spark plugs and wires(factor AC Delcos), changed the oil, ran seafoam and Chevron fuel system cleaner. Changed the fuel filter, did a radiator flush and replaced the radiator(unrelated repair), replaced the throttle body inlet screen since I broke the other one attempted to clean the throttle body. All of the wires are secure and the idle(RPMs) aren't surging at all but the car has a very strong vibration, I inspected the top 2 mounts and they seem to be in working order and driving I feel no loss in power and there is no hesitation so I have kind of ruled out a fuel or spark problem. I believe I have tried mostly everything except for replacing the two easily visible mounts. Has anyone else had this problem or can someone recommend the next course of action I should take(I am trying to avoid a trip to the mechanic, I'm not trying to pay for him to guess the same way I did). Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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    motor mounts?
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    The top two mounts were pretty loose, I tightened them and there is a noticeable difference in the engine vibration. Does anyone know where the mount at the bottom is and how easy/difficult it is to change?

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    you have 2 lower mounts, one is the trans mount the other is called a motor mount, the to up top are called strut, and mounts. where they bolt to.


    heres a vid for the tranny mount, the engine mount is done the same way. its a 3 part vid.


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    Mounts and axles. Many have this issue, as previously stated, check the condition of the lower mounts and axles
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