[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It has been pointed out to me a few times that engine mounts can
cause apparent engine vibration. How long do they usually last? I
think the ones in my 91 300D 2.5t are about 70k miles old. I would
have thought they would still be good, but ....
Thanks.
Kevin
The factory mounts usually last a LOT longer than 70kmi (but the
aftermarket ones sometimes don't). Fortunately failure of the motor
mounts on a 124 series car are easy to check objectively. If there is
1/2" (actually 13 mm) clearance between the notch and the chassis the
mount is fine. If less than 1/2" the mount needs to be replaced.
Marshall
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Marshall Booth Ph.D.
Ass't Prof. (ret.)
Univ of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Department of Pharmacology 1300 BST
Pittsburgh PA 15261 USA
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