[Vwdiesel] RE: Motor Mount

[Chuck Carnohan]

>From what I have read, the poly mounts are not a good idea on diesels as
the material can't handle any diesel contact.  It sounds to me like you
might have an engine  issue.  If you engine is really running rough or
bucking during higher RPM operation, it could be destroying the mount.
I cannot imagine needing to replace the booger every 18 months!  You are
talking about the front or passenger side mount right?  The one that you
have to nearly take the engine out to replace?  I have done it a couple
of times on different vehicles and it is no fun.  One of the mounts that
I had to replace was on a gasser.  It had a problem with the fuel pump
and would cut-out on hard right turns.  This made the engine buck badly
and it tore the mount.  I'm guessing that you have a similar situation
where your engine is bucking wildly and ruining the front mount as it
takes the brunt of such movement.

Chuck Carnohan