TeGGeR® wrote:
> jim beam > wrote in news:lvidnQEcLtrmYUbZnZ2dnUVZ_r-
> :
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>> Nigel Spon wrote:
>>> I have just had my '99 Accord wagon serviced, and the dealer tells me
>>> the front engine mount has a split in it and really should be replaced.
>>> Its not expensive but it sounds rather fundamental - I'm wondering, is
>>> this common and how serious is it? Its the F23A engine.
>> not serious for supporting engine weight, but essential for smooth
>> torque transmission. particularly on automatics. you can do it
>> yourself quite easily. my advice is to also investigate the rear mount
>> as well - they usually go at the same time.
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> It's just a range of motion limiter, jim.

it helps define range of motion, yes - all mountings do that. it also
contributes to the driveability qualities. it's no different to
changing out suspension bushings - old ones "work", but new ones "work
well". try it yourself some time.

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> When you accelerate or decelerate, the "skin tag" I mentioned contacts the
> upper or lower surface of the rubber perimeter, which keeps the engine from
> torquing too far. You can clearly see the abraded spots on the rubber where
> the pieces have touched, even on the new one, which I temporarily removed
> again in order to check.
>
> Vibration damping is performed by the other three mounts.
>