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PMM factory ... of Pedro Motor Mounts. Here are some pictures of my "molding" process to remanufacture engine mounts. Using "liquid" rubber Flexane, we made a bottom "mold" end that serves two purposes: a) It acts as a mold to hold-in the liquid material until it sets. it's made from HDPE so it doesn't stick too much to the new rubber material and it can be easily removed afterwards, and b) it also holds the center hub in place and aligned, leaving the top open for pouring. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/ppbon/PICT0003-4.jpg We level the mount and pour until it is flush with the top. All of the clamps are basically to hold things in place, like the mold bottom, the alignment rod, etc. It is much more solid than the factory's and I thought that the car would vibrate more, but it doesn't. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/ppbon/PICT0002-4.jpg We've done about a dozen so far and none have failed. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/ppbon/PICT0001-4.jpg Here are a few pictures of the very first mount I remanufactured. The subsequent ones look much better. http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/ppbon/PICT0038-2.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/ppbon/PICT0039-2.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j307/ppbon/PICT0040-2.jpg Not sure if it's in my imagination, but car seems to shift better (smoother) with the remanufactured mount. BTW the 3000 rpm vibration is still there with the factory or with the remanufactured mount. If you're wondering the actual material costs to remanufacture is about $30.00. If you do only one it's higher, because you tend to waste more material. Ideal would be to do 5 or 6 at once. Happy Boxstering, Pedro |
