Thread: Very bad night, broke motor mount

Originally Posted by SD GTP

Dave, those aluminum mounts are weak in the first place. I snapped mine a long time ago and it got worse as time went on. I contacted Ed and had asked him about it. The polished dogbones from 3800 are a little different from the stock dogbones. Most people tend to over tighten them and the aluminum mount bends in as it gets tighter. with the vibrations in the engine, it can cause them to snap.

The best advice I can give you is what Ed told me, make sure you tighten them, but not overly tight. Also, if you can get a washer to act as a spacer for those to go between the bushing and the mount, it'll help a little also.

Hopefully you can get a replacement in somewhat quick and get it all put together. Hope this helps.

Thanks Matt, I shouldve known all heck would break loose before AF LOL

Originally Posted by 19SE92

David man that sucks bad dude good luck with getting the parts man. If I had the bracket I'd have it to you asap if i had one in my hands dude good luck.

Thanks! I have been told Ed Morad should be able to hook me up. If not you'll see a please help find me a bracket post LOL

that part only looks to be $22 for one side and $52 for the other, from one of the online GM parts retailers. Not sure which one is in the picture.

Originally Posted by IndeedSS

that part only looks to be $22 for one side and $52 for the other, from one of the online GM parts retailers. Not sure which one is in the picture.

What GM retailer was that?

Originally Posted by 19SE92

I know and if all goes well I should be able to if he can't just in case which one is it?

Driver's side

Thanks for everyone's help. Replacement part is being FED EXed to me. I should be up and running by the weekend.

Originally Posted by David99GTP

Thanks for everyone's help. Replacement part is being FED EXed to me. I should be up and running by the weekend.

David did you use one of the places I PM'd you. If so I want to check with them on my referral fee.
The drivers side one was the cheaper of the two. Glad that was the one.

Yes I used the Gm-Car-Parts site

Originally Posted by David99GTP

Yes I used the Gm-Car-Parts site

Cool, those guys are really good. Anytime they've had a question about what I ordered they've called me to verify instead of just potentially sending the wrong item.

Maybe this time...polish this weak piece of pop-tin aluminum instead of plating it.





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Originally Posted by GR8racingfool

Maybe this time...polish this weak piece of pop-tin aluminum instead of plating it.





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YESSSSS thats what I was thinking, no Chrome, polish it!

Originally Posted by SD GTP

Also, if you can get a washer to act as a spacer for those to go between the bushing and the mount, it'll help a little also.

Hopefully you can get a replacement in somewhat quick and get it all put together. Hope this helps.

dont feel bad. i have the same dog bones, same mounts, and whatnot, and i broke mine too. mine are slightly too small for the hole, and it snapped. i use some washers to make it right...

Thanks, glad I am not the only one to do this.