Engine mounts play a vital role in holding motors in place, but how many each car has and how long they last varies. Here's what you need to know.

Motor mounts vary in shape, size, and appearance because they have to suit different engine layouts, but they all function on the same principles. Just like other components, ...

Six-Cylinder Mounts. According to Garrett, six-cylinder Mustang engine mounts and body brackets were cast-iron from '64½ through '70. There were three basic types—'65-'66, '67-'69, and mid-year ...

Bad engine mounts can cause bad handling, losses of power, clunking, and general bad engine manners. Swap them as soon as you can. Let’s Talk: Comment Below and Talk to The Drive’s Editors.

The engine mounts had some alligator-skin texture to them too. At 160,000 miles, I was confident that replacing them would pay off. My first instinct was to grab some OEM replacements, ...

Why the Cost of Replacing Motor Mounts Is Higher at a Dealer or Garage. But if you’re paying a shop for engine mount replacement, the cash register doesn’t stop ringing once the parts are ...

When To Replace An Engine Mount. Engine mounts are robust and usually last 5-7 years before they wear off. However, checking them regularly during every service, including routine oil changes, is good ...

To start the motor mounts, we began by making cardboard templates of where the original motor mounts bolted to the 1.0L Geo engine. That helped us make 3/16 steel plates to bolt to the engine. See ...

Motor Mount Types. Depending on your car’s make and model, it may have motor mounts of a few different types: Rubber mounts are the most common, and are often found in economy cars, work vehicles, ...