Replacing the gearbox cushion for a VAZ 2110 Replacing the gearbox cushion for a VAZ 2110

Types of gearbox cushions

The existing gearbox on the VAZ 2110 is equipped with reliable spare parts, the interaction of which ensures smooth operation of the vehicle. It should be noted that it is maintainable. One of the elements of the transmission is gearbox cushions. These components can be of the following types:

In terms of price, the rubber-metal option is cheaper. As a rule, it is most often found on the 2110 model. The rubber can be made of polyurethane. This material is characterized by increased wear resistance and has good shock-absorbing properties.

Hydraulic options cope well with the loads placed on them and are able to effectively dampen vibrations that occur when movement occurs. The design of the present support is a housing that has two chambers with a special filler, between which there is a membrane.

Problems with box supports are rare. Long-term operation of the vehicle over rough terrain and temperature changes help reduce its service life. Because of this, the rubber of the cushions loses its elasticity and breaks down. As a result, there is a need for repair and restoration work.

Useful tips

Please note that when engine vibrations occur, you should not always immediately change all the supports “in a circle”. It happens that even on a relatively “fresh” car, only one element fails, while others are quite suitable for further use. This occurs as a result of technical fluids getting into contact with the rubber part of the cushion, etc.

However, as for basic recommendations, if the car has a mileage of about 80-100 thousand km. and more, and all engine mounts have the same service life and have begun to fail, it is better to immediately replace all such mounts.

It is also important to select only original products or high-quality analogues for replacement, as well as purchase parts from trusted sellers. The fact is that there are a large number of spare parts on the market for VAZ cars, but not all of them are of high quality. Moreover, you often come across cheap fakes of an original of unknown origin.

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The metal base of the cushion provides good mechanical support for the gearbox. Thanks to her, this unit is securely fixed in its normal place. The gearbox support 2110 has good resistance to external loads, as well as temperature changes. The service life of this component depends on the operating conditions of the vehicle. The ingress of dirt, sand, etc. flying from the roadway helps to reduce their service life.

You need to pay attention to the condition of the pillows if the following manifestations are noted:

vibrations at the beginning of the trip;
extraneous knocking noises when braking;
hum

In addition to this, it can knock out speed. Among the reasons for these manifestations may be deformation of the pillow as a result of strong temperature exposure. Also, the life of the gearbox cushion is negatively affected if oil or antifreeze gets on it.

Important! The presence of knocks and extraneous noise from the VAZ 2110 high-speed gearbox is not always due to the fact that the airbags have become unusable. These manifestations may be the result of broken gear teeth or loose threaded connections. Taking this into account, vehicles are subject to full professional diagnostics.

Thus, if the faulty consumables on the VAZ 2110 are not replaced in time, then the motorist may soon experience engine and gearbox breakdowns. As a result, vehicle control will deteriorate and there will be a need for serious repairs.

When should you change the power unit mounts on a VAZ 2110: signs and reasons

Before you change the engine mounts of a VAZ 2110 car and watch a video of this process, you need to study the signs that indicate a breakdown of the rubber-metal mounts. The main symptoms characterizing problems with damper units:

Vibrations transmitted to the steering wheel and pedal unit when idling.
Extraneous noise in the cabin when moving on an uneven surface.
A characteristic knocking sound in the engine compartment during acceleration and braking.

When drawing conclusions after your observations, you should not confuse vibrations on the steering wheel during braking, which are associated with defects in the brake discs or pads. To be more convincing, you need to open the hood and inspect the power unit supports. If you place your palm on a running internal combustion engine, you can feel changes in its operation.

Many years of experience in operating the Lada 2110 allows us to assert that the reasons for the failure of damper cushions are the following factors:

Deformation phenomena on the rubber support due to mechanical and temperature influences, as well as due to exhausted service life.
Cracking and delamination of rubber from exposure to chemically active components.
Loss of elasticity caused by temperature changes.

Features of replacing the VAZ 2110 box cushion

It is possible to carry out repairs yourself. Initially, it is worth purchasing suitable cushions for the gearbox for a VAZ 2110 car (produced by the Volzhsky Rubber Plant). Also, you need bolts, nuts, washers, and a casing bushing.

The main stages of replacing the VAZ 2110 gearbox cushion:

The car starts up in the inspection hole.
A beam is placed across the pit, on which the jack is installed (closer to the support).
Visually you can determine the condition of the support. If it is deformed, the spare part needs to be replaced.
To remove the pillow, you need to unscrew the nuts that secure it to the box.
The through fastening bolt is unscrewed.
The pillow is removed.

Installation of a new spare part occurs in the reverse order. Replacing a pillow on a box does not require any specific skills; this procedure does not require much time.

Thus, replacing the VAZ 2110 gearbox cushion can be done independently. When carrying out this procedure, you need a set of keys and a jack. In normal condition, the products should be solid; components should be periodically checked for integrity. There are many signs that the gearbox cushions have become unusable, for example, vibrations of the gearbox lever, knocking noises when switching from 1st to 2nd gear. The car must be equipped with original spare parts only.

VAZ 2110: replacing the gearbox cushion on your own

Replacing the box cushion

If the car has been in use for more than three years, it starts to knock somewhere and a squeak comes out somewhere. When accelerating or driving on broken roads, a knocking sound begins under the bottom of the car. A knock can also be heard at the location of the gearbox. For a VAZ 2110, replacing the gearbox cushion, which will be discussed in the article, can completely solve the problem. Replacing the VAZ 2110 gearbox cushions is a simple matter that anyone can handle.

Replacing engine mounts on a 16-valve VAZ-2112 with your own hands: remove from the support

An engine mount is a special support that is designed to secure the engine to the car body. It is a structure made of a steel body and a rubber (rubber - approx.) cushion placed in it. Its main purpose is to minimize vibration on the car body coming from the engine.

The video shows the detailed process of replacing engine mounts on a VAZ 2110-2112.

Do-it-yourself repairs and preparatory work

Replacing the VAZ 2110 gearbox cushion

The knocking starts when the gear is switched from 1 to 2 or from 3 to 4. The knocking also occurs when driving on country roads at one speed. One thought immediately arises: the checkpoint is buzzing. What to do? Contact a car service center or look for the cause yourself. A car enthusiast, not a specialist, needs to know a simple truth. At service stations, minor repairs are taken on reluctantly or even refused due to workload. They may, of course, offer to repair the gearbox. Since such repairs will bring financial profit. But the result is the same. The knock under the bottom will remain. Therefore, there is no need to despair. You need to visit a car store and buy the necessary spare parts:

2 assembled pillows (choose from the Volzhsky Rubber Plant or Balakovo);
2 bolts M12x75; 4 washers dia. 12 mm;
2 nuts - 12 mm with nylon insert;
2 bolts M10x25; 6 wide washers - 10 mm;
2 engraving washers - 10 mm;
1 VAZ-2108 timing case bushing.

Note: it is advisable to buy all rubber cushions for repairing VAZ and other car models from these manufacturers, since they use natural rubber in their production. This is not advertising, but years of practice.

Drive the car into the garage into the inspection pit:
Connect the lamp with the lantern closed;
Visually inspect the attachment points of the box cushions. The knock can be produced by the rocker (see Replacing the rocker on a VAZ 2110 on your own), hitting the transverse rod. All due to the fact that the gearbox sagged. The gap from the link to the rod should be more than 5 mm.

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In today's article we will talk about such important elements of the transmission as gearbox mounts. Many car enthusiasts do not even know what they look like or where they are until these products make themselves felt with various types of malfunctions.

In order to understand and promptly respond to emerging problems with gearbox mounts and resolve the issue with minimal means, we will try to talk about their purpose and malfunctions in more detail.

Purpose

The gearbox supports are designed to secure it to body elements, as well as to suppress vibration and noise when driving.

Device and types

Depending on the design of the vehicle, gearbox supports can be made in different designs. Depending on the type of cushion, the boxes can be rubber-metal or hydraulic.

Rubber-metal

This type of product is a simple design consisting of two metal plates between which there is wear-resistant rubber.

This is the cheapest and most popular type of pillow. Recently, some manufacturers have begun to replace rubber with polyurethane due to its increased wear resistance. This type of support is available in both collapsible and non-dismountable versions.

Hydraulic

These cushions are a more modern design and are able to effectively smooth out any vibrations, adjusting to the operation of the power plant.

The support itself is a housing with two chambers located in it, with a membrane between them. Both chambers contain a hydraulic filler. The purpose of the membrane is to eliminate slight vibration when the car is not moving quickly on a flat highway and the engine is idling.

The liquid in the chambers is responsible for the vibrations that appear at speed. The changing pressure forces it to move between the chambers of the support, increasing the stiffness of the cushion, while dampening almost any strong vibrations.

Basic faults

On average, the service life of gearbox supports is about 100 thousand kilometers or more. However, during long-term operation of the vehicle, the power unit supports experience various loads, plus temperature changes, which negatively affects their condition. The rubber of the cushions loses its elasticity, delaminates, or cracks, and eventually completely collapses.

Airbag malfunctions

Understand that pillows

They have become unusable based on the amount of engine vibration. If it operates in normal mode, and the body begins to rattle, transmitting vibration to the steering rack, pedal block, and instrument panel, you can be sure that the reason for this is the wear of the pillows.

The greatest vibration is usually observed when the engine starts, as well as when it is turned off. When the rubber cushions are completely worn out, a knocking noise may appear caused by the contact of the engine elements and its supports.

To be more convincing, start the engine, open the hood and visually inspect the engine mounts and the cushions . Replacing the VAZ 2110 clutch without removing the box and draining the oil. Place your palm on the motor and feel how much it vibrates.

The causes of failure of engine mounts can be:

deformation due to spent life, mechanical or temperature effects;
loss of elasticity due to “aging” of rubber and temperature changes;
delamination or cracking caused by exposure to chemically active liquids.

Reasons for failure

Among all the reasons for the failure of engine mounts, the most basic can be identified:

Spent life of engine mounts due to mechanical impact.
Wear of rubber elements due to constant changes in ambient temperatures.

Before you go to the store, you should determine whether it is worth changing only the cushions or the entire support assembly. Depending on the condition of the metal supports and the absence of damage on it, you can replace only its rubberized component.

The price of a set of pillows for a 16-valve VAZ-2112 is about 1,500 rubles, and the assembled supports are 3,000 rubles.
Work on replacing pillows in car services varies within 500 rubles per piece, however, we believe that this is a waste of money, and we suggest that you carry out this work yourself, since no special skills are required for this.

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For eight-valve engines

Prepare the car for repair: place it on a flat surface, place stops under the rear wheels, remove the engine protection.
Unscrew the generator belt tensioner bolt and remove the belt (key 13).
Place the jack under the engine, place a thick wooden beam or board under its upper part. Raise the engine to remove the load on its mounts.
Unscrew the nut of the central fastening of the right pillow
(15 wrench).
Unscrew the bolts securing the pillow
to the bracket (key 13).
From the bottom side of the right arch, unscrew the 3 bolts securing the bracket to the spar (17 key).
Remove the bracket and replace the old cushion with a new one.
Carry out installation in reverse order .
Move the jack under the gearbox and lift it up.
Unscrew the nut of the central fastening of the left pillow
(15 wrench).
Unscrew the two bolts securing the support and remove it (key 13).
Replace it and reassemble the structure in reverse order .
Unscrew the two 17 nuts securing the cushion to the body, and then two more nuts securing it to the gearbox (removal and replacement of the rear support is carried out from the bottom of the car).
Remove the rear support.
Unscrew the nut securing the pillow to the bracket (19mm wrench). Replacing the front crankshaft oil seal VAZ piston replacement VAZ 2110 8 VAZ 2110 8 valves. Remove the old pillow and install a new one.
Install the rear support in reverse order .

Replacement of VAZ 2109 engine mounts, front, side and gearbox

Replacing all engine mounts...

Hello dear readers of the blog RtiIvaz.ru. Today's article will be devoted to replacing the front, side and gearbox engine mounts of a VAZ 2109 car. Factory engine mounts for the VAZ 2109 are quite reliable and last for quite a long time. This is due to the fact that high-quality materials were used in their production, and the technology of the production structure of rubber technical rubber products was also followed.

However, everything has its own lifespan during the operation of a car; the material of the rubber mounts ages due to natural wear and tear and then the car requires maintenance, for example, replacing the engine mounts of a VAZ 2109. In addition to the natural “age-related” wear of the part, there is also an emergency failure of the rubber engine mounts. This may be a consequence of an accident, hitting an obstacle, falling into an open sewer manhole, etc.

Replacing rubber cushions is necessary in cases of: vibration, knocking when starting the car and braking, as well as sudden acceleration, poor gear shifting. In addition, when the engine mounts sag, the operation of replacing the timing belt becomes difficult, since the sagging engine “fits” almost closely to the right mudguard, which makes it difficult to remove the timing belt cover and service the car engine.

When the engine sag significantly, the CV joints, the so-called axle shaft grenades, are loaded, as the geometry of their operation changes, which leads to a noticeable reduction in their service life. On many cars, a barely perceptible knock appears in the area of the rocker, which is associated with sagging of the engine and the gearbox slide hitting the body of the anti-roll bar.

As you can see, worn-out rubber mounts can bring a lot of trouble to car owners, and therefore replacing the VAZ 2109 engine mounts should be done as soon as possible. If faulty engine mounts are not replaced in time, parts of much greater value may fail.

To replace, purchase engine mounts with elastic rubber!…

To complete the work you will need an inspection hole or overpass. As a matter of principle, we do not consider a lift, since, as a rule, it is not available in the garages of our car enthusiasts. To complete the work you will also need: a new support/cushions, a hoist or jack, a set of socket heads and wrenches, spanners, a ratchet, and rust preventative (if necessary).

It’s worth mentioning right away that if only the front engine mount (boom) needs to be replaced, then this work can be done without a hole on any flat area.

Work diagram for replacing engine mounts of a VAZ 2109 car:

The car is “driven” into the pit and secured with reliable stops.
The terminal is removed from the battery for safe operation.
A hoist cable is placed on the engine or a jack is placed under the pallet through a wooden support. If the cable starts, the hood is torn off to the maximum possible height and a homemade stop is placed using any available means.
The engine protection is removed.

Replacement of the front central support of the VAZ 2109 engine (balds)…

VAZ 2109 front engine mount

Before starting work, you need to treat all support fasteners with an anti-rust solution, which will facilitate the replacement process itself. When lifting the engine, you must be careful not to damage wiring or piping elements, and do this work slowly. The socket head “undermines” all the mounting bolts of the cushion and the engine is raised, then it is most convenient to carry out the work with a ratchet wrench.

It is best to start replacing with a long bolt connecting the bracket on the body cross member to the support. Having given away the nut, you need to try to pull out the bolt, “playing” back and forth to do this with a hoist or a jack. As soon as the common center is “caught”, the bolt will come out with a light hand force. Having found this position, leave the bolt in the connection and remove the bolts securing the pillow to the engine block, after which, having removed all the bolts, remove the old support.

Don’t forget to mark the old cushion (its top) with any mark so that when installing a new rubber support you don’t have to “guess” how to install it correctly.

Then install a new rubber support, first just tightening the bolts so that everything matches everywhere, and then tighten them, but not completely. After preliminary tightening, release the hoist cable tension or lower the jack and perform final tightening of the bolts. Before assembly, clean the bolts (if there are traces of rust, then with a metal brush) and lightly lubricate the threads with any grease, for example Litol-24 or graphite lubricant.

Replacing the left (in the direction of travel of the car) side engine mount...

Side engine support for VAZ 2109

At the beginning of the checkpoint, the box is hooked with a hoist cable or jacked up for insurance.

When replacing three engine mounts on a VAZ 2109, the left mount is not located very conveniently for work and there are a number of difficulties when replacing it. The starter housing interferes with dismantling the fasteners, so there are two ways to proceed. Either release or remove the starter (a few minutes spent will make it much easier to replace the left side engine mount), or unscrew the studs securing the rubber support bracket from the “body” of the gearbox.

Often the studs come out on their own when the nuts are unscrewed, but if the stud remains in place, then to unscrew it, lock two nuts against each other, then unscrew the stud by the lower nut. There are usually no difficulties with the long bolt securing the cushion to the spar bracket, and if the rear support is not sagging, then the bolt comes out freely after unscrewing the nut.

When installing a new left engine mount, in order for the studs to accurately fit the threads of the gearbox, you need to lift the box slightly with a hoist or a jack. Then insert a long bolt, compress all the fasteners, lower the jack and then tighten everything completely. If the starter was released or removed, then everything is put in its place.

Replacing the rear rubber gearbox mount with a metal handle...

Engine mount VAZ 2109 rear gearbox

Using a hoist, the gearbox is engaged or a jack is placed below. Then the bolts of the cushion bracket connected to the gearbox and the support body itself at the point where it is attached to the body are “broken off”, then the power unit is raised slightly. Now the bolts are fully released and the box support is removed.

When installing a new pillow, you need to “play” a little with the jack to ensure that the holes line up exactly, this is especially important when installing the vertical bolts that secure the pillow. Often, due to some misalignment in these connections, the threads are broken during installation. When attaching these bolts, you need to center one of the holes with any conical object of suitable diameter, and insert the bolt into the second hole and “catch” the position when it moves freely along the thread. Then install the second vertical bolt. Having tightened all the bolts, then tighten them evenly, remove the jack and once again tighten all the bolts securing the rear gearbox mount.

Actually, that's all. The protection is put in place and this completes the replacement of the VAZ 2109 engine mounts. The entire work process, taking into account the preliminary removal and subsequent installation of protection, takes approximately 3 hours. You'll be lucky if nothing has soured anywhere, such as studs, bolts in the engine support bushings, and so on. Video:

Good luck to you and see you soon on the pages of the RtiIvaz.ru blog!

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For sixteen-valve engines

Removing and replacing side airbags is done in the same way as for 8-valve engines.

Work to replace the front lower airbag is carried out from underneath the machine.

Unscrew the bolt securing the front lower support rod to the front suspension cross member (15 wrench).
Unscrew the nut of the bolt fixing the support to the engine bracket (2 wrenches x 15). Remove the bolt
.
Remove the support, replace the pillow or the entire structure.
Carry out installation in reverse order .
In the engine compartment, unscrew the bolt securing the upper front support to the body, holding its nut with your hand (17 wrench).
Remove the bolt
and nut.
Unscrew the bolt securing the front upper support to the engine bracket (15mm wrench). Remove the bolt
and nut.
Remove the support, replace the pillow or the entire structure.
Install it in reverse order .

How to remove the upper engine mount of a VAZ 2112 16 valves

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Don't forget the key for 15. will be very useful.

Protection, if any, will have to be removed. There is no need to jack the engine, because... These supports are responsible for the lateral rotation of the engine, and it hangs on pillows.

and it hangs on the pillows.

I think the author is talking about pillows!

And if you change guitars, you don’t need to jack anything!

the upper and lower (which is next to the gene) supports for 16 cells. engine

There is no talk about left and right, and about the rear at the same time.

Ok, let's be clear. I talked about the following details:

1. Upper engine mount 2112, 2112-1001300 https://pasker.ru/photo_lib/17327.jpg That is. Are you saying that you can easily unscrew it and the engine won’t fall through? This is good

2. Engine mount 2110 right, 2110-1001195 https://pasker.ru/photo_lib/16236.jpg the one near the genes in general. In fact, I only have cracks on the top pillow, but I read somewhere that the bottom pillow usually dies along with the top one, is that true? How does this pillow even change? It looks like it needs to be removed along with the bracket. Is it really possible to do this without a pit/lift? Looks like you can't do without jacking up here

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In general, remove the top guitar just like that - the main thing is that when you unscrew it from the body, don’t drop the nut! She's so square there. Don't jack anything!

But about the second pillow. I think I'll have to jack it up! Although I didn’t change it myself.

In fact, I only have cracks on the top pillow, but I read somewhere that the bottom pillow usually dies along with the top one, is that true?

The bottom one is not the right one. the lower one is the same as the upper one, i.e. GUITAR. She dies slower than the top one, but she still dies.

If you change the side airbags, you will have to use a jack. And don't buy assembled pillows. what the heck. pay for pieces of iron, nuts, studs and brackets. Buy the rubber part itself separately. (I don’t remember exactly, but it’s easier to change the right one, because the engine lies on it and won’t fall anywhere. But the box hangs on a pillow, and it definitely needs to be jacked up.) And it’s not convenient for one person, you need an assistant.

In fact, I only have cracks on the top pillow, but I read somewhere that the bottom pillow usually dies along with the top one, is that true?

I don’t know who is dying with whom, I changed the top one and I’m not buzzing. The bottom one checked everything was ok.

Everyone turned out to be right in their own way!

Right now it turns out that the aftar will discover something new for himself - the front support of a 16v engine!

There we are talking about guitars, i.e. I dragged the right support out of topic. Thanks everyone, I’ll get busy as soon as the frost subsides

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Installation of an additional lower gearbox (engine) support for Lada Priora

Lada Priora is a modernized version of the VAZ 2110; the design of these cars has many of the same parts, for example, doors or body parts. This allows you to adopt some improvements from the “ten”, one of which is the installation of an additional gearbox cushion.

On 8 valve engines the factory installed a rear gearbox mount, but on 16 valve engines they have already abandoned it. As practice and reviews from VAZ 2110 owners show, installing an additional gearbox support is a useful modification that can make the operation of the car more comfortable.

On Priors with 16 valve engines, the rear gearbox mount is also missing, but the attachment points to the body remain.

Design and purpose of tens engine mounts

Over the years, vast practical experience has been accumulated on the topic of how to change engine mounts on a VAZ 2110, and videos of repair processes can also be found in abundance. However, few people pay attention to the features of the part. And, it must be said, it is in vain, because such knowledge will help to accurately determine the source of vibration and purchase the necessary spare part for repair.

The main purpose of the engine support is to reduce the level of vibration transmitted from the power unit to the car body. The rubber-metal structure consists of a steel base with a thick rubber cushion. The device has proven itself well, since it is quite reliable and is worth the money.

The eight-valve Lada 2110 engines are attached to the body at three points: right, left and rear. The side supports connect the body to the engine block through through holes. The rear support is attached with two bolts to the gearbox, and two nuts to the body. The importance of this damper part is very significant - it prevents longitudinal vibrations of the internal combustion engine during braking and acceleration.

Installing an additional gearbox cushion

Rear cushion of the VAZ 2110 gearbox (8 cells), catalog number 2110-1001286/50;
2x Bolt M12*80 or M12*75;
2x Nut M12 with plastic;
4x Washer baud bolt M12;
2x Bolt M10*35 or M10*25;
2x Grover for M10;
4x Silent block washer;
2 keys “19”;
key "17".

We fasten the additional support to the gearbox with two M12 bolts, using two “19” keys;
We fasten the pillow to the body with M10 bolts using a “17” wrench;
Make sure that the support is not stressed and there is a gap in the indicated place (if necessary, place washers under the bolts).

How to change engine mounts on a VAZ 2110: what you need to know

The car engine, as well as other units (for example, gearboxes) are attached to the body not directly, but with the help of special supports. These mounts are better known as engine mounts or simply engine mounts. As a rule, these supports have a fairly long service life, but over time they can still fail.

Reviews after installing the rear gearbox support

The purpose of the rear mount of the power unit with the engine is to reduce the load on the front and rear engine mounts and reduce the rolling of the gearbox. In other words, after installing the additional gearbox support:

The engine jerks less when starting to move, when changing gears or when you sharply press/release the gas pedal;
The rattling of the gearshift knob has decreased;
Shifting into gears has become clearer, especially 2nd.

Many Lada Priora car owners notice that after installing an additional airbag, vibration appears at idle, the reasons may be the following:

the engine mount is made of low-quality rubber, it is better to choose another manufacturer, for example, BRT;
The gearbox cushion is not installed correctly (in tension), as a result of which it does not dampen vibration from the power unit;
other engine mounts are worn.

Have you installed an additional gearbox cushion on your Priora? Share your feelings after revision. Let us remind you that body reinforcements/struts are also very popular among car enthusiasts?

Part device

Engine mounts or mounts are an important part of the automotive structure and are made of durable materials. The element is used for:

preventing engine movement while driving;
blocking vibrations transmitted to the body from the power unit;
mounting the motor to the car frame.

Engine mount structure
The support is a kind of gasket between the engine and the car body. Initially, pillows were made from a single piece of rubber, without paying enough attention to this issue. But the structure of modern engine mounts is very different. The product is made of metal and rubber.

Engine support (mount)

Note! Some types of supports are equipped with a hydraulic system, which significantly increases ride comfort. But the cost of such products is much higher, and the risk of breakdown is very high.