 Motor mount rubber shelf life |
 Mar 22, 2017 - 11:51 AM
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Does anyone know how long it would take for the rubber to dry out or deteriorate due to storage?
I know it would largely depends on storage method and environment, but I'm just looking for a ballpark figure. I'm about to buy an uninstalled motor mount that I believe was manufactured in 2004. -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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Mar 22, 2017 - 3:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 23, '12 From Warrior, AL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
FWIW ten years is the maximum shelf life for tires stored in a dark climate controlled area. The rubber in engine mounts would be harder than tires so they should have a longer shelf life, so long as it was stored properly and it looks to be in good shape you should be ok. At any rate I think I might trust an old o.e. mount more than a new cheap aftermarket one.
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HectortheRican Motor mount rubber shelf life Mar 22, 2017 - 11:51 AM
VavAlephVav I would guess that it's just fine, as long as ... Mar 22, 2017 - 2:17 PM
HectortheRican QUOTE (VavAlephVav @ Mar 22, 2017 - 1... Mar 23, 2017 - 8:30 AM Bitter It'll be better than what you have now by a lo... Mar 23, 2017 - 6:52 PM HectortheRican I just bought the mount. Just wanted to be sure th... Mar 23, 2017 - 7:08 PM Bitter I anticipate no real issues from age like that. No... Mar 23, 2017 - 7:46 PM Blk94GT2200 QUOTE (HectortheRican @ Mar 22, 2017 - 1... Mar 30, 2017 - 9:44 AM |
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