czeto

Would excess rocking motion of the engine (caused by a broken lower engine mount) ulimately result in a torn CV boot on the same side. 'Cause I have both of those and was wondering if that was possible. 2000 SiR 175,000 Km

imported_rhd_ef

probably not

Couldnt of helped but cant see how it would cause it.

imported_rhd_ef

oh, if its orig axel it should go around now (actually earlier)

imported_jonny_emo

to the best of my knowledge man......no. probably just a coinsidence

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

Yeah it totally can... the engine is located by the mounts to keep the axles in alignment, if the alignment is thrown off, there is more stress on the axles.

kwikb16a2

probably bound to happen......mine and my sisters went around that time

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

oh... not the broken boot part, but def busted axles...

czeto

I realize that around this amount of Km stuff goes, but I thought it was pretty coincidental.

imported_plzbeleiveit

if a cv boot is ripped ur axle will dry up and break.

imported_slowandfurious

the two are not related. get a remanufactured or used cv shaft in case its been a long time and, if there is no grease in the boot left. With core exchange they go around $100

czeto

The hole is the size of a pin hole and there is no grease on the outside, it's slightly damp looking where the hole is, so I think I caught it in time.
Any one have any props for urethane engine mounts or stick with stock. Looking for reasons, not just 'they're good'
thanks for all the advice

chris_si98

haha.. i was gona say..