The vehicles most afflicted by motor-mount problems are the ones with the heaviest engines, though common sense would suggest that engineers would equip heavier engines with stronger mounts.

Motor mounts vary in shape, size, and appearance because they have to suit different engine layouts, but they all function on the same principles.

Some of the most likely reasons for a car to shake when idling include things like worn-out motor mounts or a problem with the ignition system.

The problem: A whine may emanate from the transfer case under light accleration at speeds from 30 to 50 mph. This may be due to a faulty engine mount and engine mount support member. Vehicles ...

Motor mounts can also be called engine mounts. Each motor mount is connected in two places: to the car body and to the engine itself. Motor mounts are typically made of rubber or similar materials to ...

Oftentimes, it’s easiest to address problems with the path of least resistance. But what about when that problem is a firewall that prohibits the use of an HEI distributor cap in your small ...

Engine mounts play a vital role in holding motors in place, but how many each car has and how long they last varies. Here's what you need to know.

The problem: A batch of forward engine mount pins are defective because of a quality issue with the raw material during manufacturing.

Once one or more of the mounts fail, the engine is allowed more freedom to move about, placing undue stress on the transmission case at its mounting point. The best case is the transmission mount ...

Replacing an engine mount can be relatively inexpensive or costly, depending on the make and model of the vehicle. On average, replacing an engine mount can cost anywhere from $446 to $498. Simple ...

Some of the most likely reasons for a car to shake when idling include things like worn-out motor mounts or a problem with the ignition system.

Engine mounts play a vital role in holding motors in place, but how many each car has and how long they last varies. Here's what you need to know.