I know I need to replace at least the front motor mount on my '02 EX V6 with AT and 234,000 miles, and probably one or both of the other mounts. A set of three OEM mounts is almost $500 shipped; is there a better option, or a way to figure out if the other two are still good? Everything I've found online about aftermarket mounts in general says to stay away. Also, the rear mount can be replaced from above, right? It looks accessible.

 

I've learned if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Do your best to inspect each mount to see if the rubber is torn. Only replace broken/torn mounts will be the best way to cut down costs if you stick with Honda mounts. Junkyard parts are another option if the used parts are in good shape to cut cost.

 

I hadn't thought about the junkyard, that's a good idea (as long as I can figure out if they're still in good shape or not).

 

The big front & rear mounts (#5 & #6) are vacuum-operated, so you can check them with a mityvac to make sure they hold vacuum.


For the others, I guess the rubber parts would be visible and inspect them for being torn away from the metal parts.
At the drivebelt side of the engine, #4 & #7 are rubber mounts.
At the rear vacuum-operated mount, #11 is called a "bracket", but this picture looks like it might have rubber parts??
At the transmission, #2 & #3 are rubber mounts.

So potentially that's a lot of mounts that have rubber inside.