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I'll let another diagnose the stress cracks.. General opinion: if its not leaking, and its a major part of the engine, I'd let it go. But I might, uh, get a second opinion..
Is that an engine mount, usually one of three, or a torque damper (one of two, if you have them, I'm not familiar with the GD). My del sol has a broken torque mount and it was "fixed" with some rubber crammed in there ... But for an engine mount I recommend replacing it.
I agree, I'm just going to drive it. The mount is the very front driver side attached to the transaxle, and an easy replacement. The new part from Majestic Honda should be here in a couple days. Thanks for the response.
I started a thread about this, then I saw this one. I did that same mount replacement, and I was wondering if yours looked like this when you took the nut and washer off. The shaft fits loosely inside the ring and doesn't contact it at all. I was trying to figure out if that's how it's supposed to fit or if something is wrong with mine. Thanks.
I know, it surprised me also. I just chocked it up to Honda engineering knowing something I didn't, centering it the best I could, torqueing the nut on and forgetting about it. Logic suggests that it is more a fail-safe stop to prevent forward motion of the engine/transaxle unit in case the actual mounts fail, than a mount meant to be solid itself. But if anyone else knows for sure, that would be welcome...
I'm sure it's because the metal surface is a bit rougher in those spots and a bit more porous. You can't notice them until oil and dirt penetrates in the "crack". You can probably use an engine cleaner foam to make them virtually disappear.
