Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:28:47 -0500
From: Fred W <Malt_Houndnospamm-me-not*yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Logevity of Scan-Tech engine mounts?
Pooh Bear wrote:
> James Sweet wrote:
>
>
>>>I doubt very much that the original (OE) mounts would have failed within
>>>16,000km (10,000mi). I conclude that the Scan-Tech parts of inferior
>>>quality.
>>
>>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
>
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.
--
-Fred W
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