I would I thank all for their thoughts and will take them into consideration. But we have no choice.
we are both unemployed and have been denied loans. It's either fix this car or fix the '95 Subaru that has a rotting body (which the 323 does not) and replace the entire front end.

Yes, I would like to replace this car in the future. But for the next year or so, This will have to be maintained.

The body has almost Zero rust for it's age.

 

So apon installing the motor mounts we found other problems like everyone expected. We have to replace the cylinder head gasket. I also ordered the other gaskets that need to be replaced in order to get the Cylinder head off.

I unfortunately don't have much of a choice. Her father states he has replaced many a head gasket and is confident about this one. I personally enjoy the experience of working with him to repair this car for her. I have the service manual. I understand that this car may be worth more in parts and to get loan for a newer vehicle. But we have been denied loans all week. So we are moving forward with this. I also have ordered a new timing belt as it needs to be removed to get the head off. I thank all for their opinions, they were enlightening. I do welcome them.

Also. Back to the motor mounts. All the fit mets for the this late 89 (will have production date soon for clarification). State that his vehicle needs the following motor mounts Using Anchor Part no.s
2x 8065
1x 8073
1x 8068

I found where 8068 and 8073 go. they are obvious. Both lower end if powertrain. Rear and Front cross member respectively.

But i have yet to find 8065 (let alone twice) I did find that the upper passenger side required my to look up an '87 323. And I contacted Anchor directly because they state in their online fitments that 8101 and 8262 both fit in this position. But they look identical on the web. I sent them pics as it appears on the vehicle. For me they recommend 8262.

So For those that are looking for this motor mount. fitting and 89 MANUAL TX.






I will be ordering 8262 from Rock auto with a 5% club discount for a total 38.40 shipped.
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I will let you know how well it fits when it arrives.