Honda Repair: 91 Accord - shaking/vibration problem, vibration problem, motor mounts


Question
Chris,
Thanks so much for your other response and so quickly too.  
A few more questions..........how many motor mounts does a '91 have?  The repair shop made it sound like Hondas typically had more than 4. Can a half shaft also be replaced by anyone and what is a reasonable price to expect if it has to be taken to a garage?  Actually, what would be a reasonable price to pay an individual?  I have a neighbor that does alot of work on cars and he's helped me out before and he wouldn't take money but that was just a busted hose.  Thanks again.    

Answer -
IT SOUNDS LIKE THE HALF SHAFT IS GOING BAD BUT YOU CAN EASILY FIND A USED MOTOR MOUNT AT ANY JUNKYARD THEY CAN ALSO BE BOUGHT AT AN AUTOZONE IF THERE IS ANY AROUND THERE MOTOR MOUNTS ARE ABOUT $30-$40 EACH MOUNT I KNOW YOU CAN FIX ANY PROBLEM WITHOUT A LIFT I KNOW I DID I PUT A COMPLETE MOTOR IN MY ACCORD IN MY GARAGE AND IM SORRY I DO NOT KNOW A GOOD MECHANIC IN THAT AREA BUT I WOULD SAY IT SOUNDS LIKE THE HALF SHAFT AND POSSIBLY THE MOTOR MOUNTS.  

Answer
ACCORDS HAVE ONLY 4 MOUNTS THE 2 SIDES LEFT/RIGHT THE FRONT MOUNT AND THE TRANNY MOUNT (REAR) AND THE HALF-SHAFT COSTS ABOUT $150 BUT YOU GET HALF BACK WHEN YOU RETURN THE CORE (WHICH IS YOURS) AND I WOULDN'T REALLY KNOW HOW MUCH TO PAY AN INDIVIDUAL TO DO IT I LIKE WORKING ON CARS AND I DON'T USUALLY CHARGE PEOPLE UNLESS ITS A BIG JOB BUT FOR A HALF SHAFT I WOULD SAY MAYBE 50 -100 DEPENDS HOW MUCH YOUR WILLING TO GIVE REALLY. THE HALF SHAFT IS ACTUALLY PRETTY SIMPLE TO DO IN THE GARAGE JUST AS LONG AS YOU HAVE ALL THE TOOLS.