Re: Logevity of Scan-Tech engine mounts?

That wouldn't surprise me, I've had a mixed bag when it comes to Scan-Tech, but sometimes they're the only route you have.

Elsewhere I've heard less than complimentary comments about polyurethane bushes generally.

Graham

I didn't use urethane bushes. They have their place but in my opinion not in applications where rubber was OE specified for NVH purposes.

OK. it was Fred who gave me that idea.

Graham

You have not yet determined conclusively that the engine mounts failed. You just said there is increased motion. The whole point of the hydraulic type engine mounts is to allow motion to dampen the generous amount of engine vibration the 4 cylinder engines produce. My guess is the motion is as a result of the torque bracket bushings rather than the engine mounts.

As an aside, I have used many Scan-Tech parts over the years and never had any problem with inferior quality. That certainly does not mean that you did not get some bad parts this time though...

Scan-Tech makes only the OE style rubber bushes. The urethane bushings are quite superior, but transmit more vibration. I would only use them on the torque bracket. I don't think they make any engine mounts from urethane.