 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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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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Mar 23, 2017 - 8:30 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
QUOTE (VavAlephVav @ Mar 22, 2017 - 1:17 PM)  Maybe you could call a dealer parts counter and ask them? Good suggestion, I'll do that before work. QUOTE (Box @ Mar 22, 2017 - 2:32 PM) 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. That's my thought process behind this. And I'm limited in options because the driver side 7A mount is discontinued. I'm stuck finding new OEM parts on eBay that people forgot they had 
This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Mar 23, 2017 - 8:32 AM -------------------- taking too long to mod since '09
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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
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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