Why Do Mounts Fail?

Why Do Mounts Fail?

Think of the force that’s exerted on an engine mount every time you accelerate.

Mounts are nothing more than a component that secures one item to another.  

You may ask, isn’t a mount merely a bracket? Well yes, but, a mount is able to prevent vibration transfer between the two components. In the case of an engine or transmission mount, they isolate vibration transfer to the vehicle frame.

So, why do they fail?

This video is sponsored by The Pronto Network.   

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