> Subject: Re: IML: 'Floating Power' > From: PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx> > > Once the mounts break, the engine will drop about 4 inches. > If only one breaks, the engine will drop on one side. This > will be apparent from looking at the position of the engine > under the hood. There is an accompanying vibration, and > usually also added noise or rumble. If the > car is equipped with factory air, the fan blades will strike > the lower radiator shroud (been there-done that). If driven > under these circumstances, I suspect drive line damage could > occur over time due to the misalignment issue.Something else that regularly occurs in this circumstance with B/RB cars is that you hit a bump and the oil filter smashes on the frame crossmember right under it. All the oil pours out (often w/o smoke), very bad.
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