Snow Packed Rims = Wobbly Wheel

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Tue Jan 23 00:09:23 EST 2001


>> I found no
>> evidence of engine mount failure.  I didn't use the piece of paper
>> clearance test as suggested by Phil, but I physically pressed my
>> fingers at the rubber mounts, and didn't find any tears.  I suppose
>> they could be collapsed and it would be hard to detect.

No, the paper test is quite easy.

> I removed a righthand mount which looked and felt in good condition when on
> the car. Once off, the centre stud fell out of it as the rubber around it
> disintergrated.

Some people you can help, some you can't.

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