Engine mounts

[ccustomrides]

If alignment is good do you have to check or torque engine mounts? If so when/how and what is the proper way. I had this question come up and it's a good one. Do engine mounts get loose or they just need to be checked or adjusted if alignment is out. I know most people check alignment and if engine mounts are flush or have any other signs of stress but is there a service that needs to be done?
Thanks.

 

[series60]

Re: Engine mounts

Engine mounts can get loose if the wood which makes up the mount gets water in it and rots. The lag bolts can get loose which is a good indication of a problem. The rear engine mounts have a large spring washer that can rust and even break and fall out which will cause mis-alignment. If the engine alignment is out of adjustment, the first question I ask myself is - what has changed? There will be some settling of the mounts in some cases. Depends on how well they were constructed in the first place.

 

[Don S]

Re: Engine mounts

Without knowing what you are working on, it's impossible to give specifics, but if the alignment is ok, then there probably isn't a problem. But it doesn't hurt to check the bolts and make sure they aren't loose.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Engine mounts

Ayuh,.... Usually, the only bolts that loosen are the lag bolts, 'n Usually because of Rotten wood...