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Old 06-12-2008, 09:54 AM
vahe vahe is offline
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my mechanic states that the motor mounts are usually good for three years. We'll see.
Well , yes and no.
I used to change my motor mounts at least once every two years.
Shortly after I put a new motor (MB supplied compete motor), the mounts are still good after 6 years. one reason is total lack of any oil leaks from this motor and also every time that I change the lower, see through, in line fuel filter I pile up a ton of rags under the thing to absorb all the spills, one thing that really kills these rubber mounts.

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