[DML] Re: Cracked Engine Bosses

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Volvo doesn't use those cast bosses -- motor mounts bolt to the lower
casing traditionally. 

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Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxx> wrote:
> Interesting note about the engine mount casting breaking off.  If any
> of you were at Pigeon Forge in the vendors section, you may have seen
> my lower crankcase there with the broken motor mount casting as well.
>  I wouldn't be surprised if there are a lot of cars with this
> condition.  Mine looked fine until I went to remove the long stud.  It
> seems to me the stud rusts, expands, and cracks the aluminum casting.  
> 
> I replaced my studs with new black-oxide coated bolts and put enough
> antiseize on them to  last a lifetime (I hope).  
> 
> Matt
> #1604
> 





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