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hairline crack on the engine mount

Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:38 pm
by dirk
Hi folks

I find (again) a hairline crack on the engine mount. :(
it has been welded.
what is the cause?
how did you do that?

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regards
Dirk

Re: hairline crack on the engine mount

Posted: Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:07 pm
by JanBros
tolerarances for the spacer are too big. it will need welding again, and then you'll need to shim the spacer (or make a new one) so that it just fits in between.

yours has too much play, so when bolting it together, it bends and has to endure too much stress.

Re: hairline crack on the engine mount

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:57 am
by dirk
Hi Jan

thanks for the reply.
i can remember that the engine was mounted without play.
the spacer was specifically designed.
is there an aluminum alloy which is a bit more flexible?
maybe there are indeed fine vibrations that cause the crack?

regards
Dirk

Re: hairline crack on the engine mount

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 3:46 pm
by JanBros
who did the welding ? it doesn't look like a pro did yours. those tiny little holes on the surface mean there will be also like those on the inside and they are weak spots. a good welder doesn't need to grind the welds away, a good weld is nice to see.

I also have to grind my alloy welds away :cry:

Re: hairline crack on the engine mount

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:29 pm
by dirk
Thanks for your explanation


the welder is master mechanic.
i myself have have no idea of welding.
i do not see it whether it is good or bad :oops:

dirk

Re: hairline crack on the engine mount

Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:04 am
by dirk
Hi All

So here is the second attempt .....
does not look nice, but I hope it no longer breaks.

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regards
Dirk

Re: hairline crack on the engine mount

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:20 pm
by dirk
step 2
a new spacer.
the original spacer was 25mm long.
it lacked 1mm
after welding the engine mount has moved 0.5mm to the outside.
the holder on the engine itself is only 7,45cm.

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