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Originally Posted by lofat
Greetings all,
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I noticed while I was under the car that there are these engine shocks (which you have to disconnect to change out the mounts) and I was wondering how these play into the mix. They look like they are original engine shocks and bushings.............................Appreciate the help.
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Hi...those tiny shocks are to stop the sympathetic bouncing of the engine whilst it is running and otherwise changing loading.
The mounts are of solid rubber and have no inherent damping unlike the hydrulic mounts used in most vehicles now.
I have many customers without these shock working and indeed some completly missing with no adverse reports from the owners.
As for your 'unintended acceleration', if there is no free play between the engine mounted bell crank and the cross rod to the fire wall, this will do as you say.
Whilst mounts can seem okay, they are often compessed enough to cause metal to metal contact when turning or over bumps enough to cause a slight vibration in the chassis.
Also check the rear transmission mount too.
The metal heat shield I have found, does not seem to make them last any longer...in fact they often trap engine/diesel oil which attacks the rubber.
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