A way to tell if your front engine mount is bad? With closeup Pics.
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A way to tell if your front engine mount is bad? With closeup Pics.
I have read and read on the shimming of the front mount and have reduced my "bad" vibes by a little.Took it to the dealer blah,blah,blah.So I am replacing my front engine mount myself. I pulled the mount just now and noticed rub marks were I assume they should not be. Since I am no expert I am posting pics for those who may be.Anyway, I ordered a mount from my Indy it will be here Wednesday. I will compare the two side by side to see if there are any noticable differences.
This pic is to try to orient my ramblings.... See the upper mount bracket..... the underside of this bracket is were I see significant rub marks from the top of the rubber isolator. I assume this is adding to the bad vibes.......
Here is the back side of the bracket.........see how its nice and shinny?
The isolator itself....notice the wear marks on top of the isolator. This is were there is a very thin layer of rubber between the two mounting \\;blocks so when it rubs here it would seem that it would almost be metal on metal.
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This pic is to try to orient my ramblings.... See the upper mount bracket..... the underside of this bracket is were I see significant rub marks from the top of the rubber isolator. I assume this is adding to the bad vibes.......
Here is the back side of the bracket.........see how its nice and shinny?
The isolator itself....notice the wear marks on top of the isolator. This is were there is a very thin layer of rubber between the two mounting \\;blocks so when it rubs here it would seem that it would almost be metal on metal.
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RE: A way to tell if your front engine mount is bad? With closeup Pics.
Its a 2007 FXD with 3200 miles labfreak. As far as I can tell the top of the isolator should not come into contact with the bottom of the front engine mount bracket. And it really shouldnt be rubbing a wear pattern like it is.
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RE: A way to tell if your front engine mount is bad? With closeup Pics.
Just out of curiosity expy - how much was the mount from your indy? I think the stealer wants like $150 for the front one here.
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RE: A way to tell if your front engine mount is bad? With closeup Pics.
$109.00 before tax sargek. If you pull yours see if the top of the isolator has been rubbing on the bottom of the top mount.
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RE: A way to tell if your front engine mount is bad? With closeup Pics.
OK thanks - trying to post something longer, can't....[:@]
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RE: A way to tell if your front engine mount is bad? With closeup Pics.
Looked at mine last night does not seem to be rubbing like yours FYI my upper mount was replaced on warranty at 4,000 miles
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RE: A way to tell if your front engine mount is bad? With closeup Pics.
Thanks dynao7. Thats what ive been hoping someone would say. Tells me that when I put in the new isolator today I should be vibe free!