Engine - Excessive Perceived Movement

NO: 09-05-96

GROUP: Engine

DATE: Mar. 22, 1996

SUBJECT:
Excessive Engine Motion/Engine Mount Wear Characteristics

MODELS:
1995 - 1996 (PL) Neon

SYMPTOM/CONDITION:

Perceived excessive engine rolling during wide open throttle simulation and/or visible cracks in portions of engine mount rubber isolator.

DISCUSSION:

The perceived "excessive engine motion" is a design characteristic and is required to maintain adequate isolation of the powertrain noise/vibration from the passenger compartment.








Some visible cracks in portions of the engine mount rubber isolator are also design characteristics. The rubber molding process allows excess rubber to fill in the areas around the mount legs. The excess rubber cracks due to the normal motion of the engine mount. The shading in figures 1 and 2 show the areas where cracks are allowable. The cracks do not affect the durability or function of the parts.

THE ENGINE MOUNTS SHOULD NOT BE REPLACED FOR EITHER OF THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

POLICY: Information Only