Engine Mounts blown to smitherines check it out

[Arnie91]

Finally got round to changing my engine mounts to the 034 Density line and APR snub mount.

This is what I found.

The nuts were both detached from the mount itself. They were completely collapsed, with rubber missing on the top half. Both bone dry (fluid from coolant)

[customa4]

Damn your car has to be riding like a dream now.

[Osher67]

Got some wear on thoes ones I had some pretty blown mounts (tranny and motor) I got few issues from my tranny mount being completely blown out tranny would rattle. When I took apart I noticed my passenger motor ear had cracked also one broke of one of the mounting posts for the snub mount bracket.
I replaced both ear and oil pan but might want to check around the motor make sure everything is fine I'm pretty had with my car tho so it's most likely my fault lol

[19jdog]

Damn yo, Those the originals?

[Arnie91]

Damn yo, Those the originals?

Yup.

[Seerlah]

Notice any difference with the upgraded mounts?

[Arnie91]

Notice any difference with the upgraded mounts?

Yeah MUCH more power and The turbo sounds a lot different.

0 to 60 in like 2/3 seconds. Turning at speed gives a more confident feel. No engine vibrations. Handling is really smooth, sporty and responsive.

I'm still getting a wobbling sound under the car when braking from higher speeds and accelerating on uneven roads, which must be something to do with the suspension or wheels. At least the engine mount problem is eliminated.

[customa4]

How are your tires? Nice and balanced?

[Arnie91]

How are your tires? Nice and balanced?

The rear's are bold but no sign of uneven wear.

Must be something to do with the control arms or upper struts?

[diagnosticator]

I have never seen OE engine mounts come apart like that before. It is very unusual in any case. Do you drive on rough roads frequently?

[csosnowski]

Those are some good ones! I've seen them like that before! I bet it feels so good now driving. Great work!

[teg2audi]

Your keyboard looks like it's in similar shape as your engine mounts

[Arnie91]

I have never seen OE engine mounts come apart like that before. It is very unusual in any case. Do you drive on rough roads frequently?

It's only been driven on UK roads, never off-road. There are some pretty bumpy roads in London. The snub mount snapped off due to a dodgy mechanic who removed it to install a downpipe around 1.5 years ago. He only put two bolts back into it. The snub mount snapped off about 6 months ago and the engine mounts were already in bad shape. I think driving around with a snub mount contributed to the damage of the engine mounts, but it's still pretty substantial.

[diagnosticator]

It's only been driven on UK roads, never off-road. There are some pretty bumpy roads in London. The snub mount snapped off due to a dodgy mechanic who removed it to install a downpipe around 1.5 years ago. He only put two bolts back into it. The snub mount snapped off about 6 months ago and the engine mounts were already in bad shape. I think driving around with a snub mount contributed to the damage of the engine mounts, but it's still pretty substantial.

Yeah, no snub mount will allow excessive engine motion on the mounts. I agree with you that is the cause for blowing the mounts out like that.