Engine stand
The engine block of the car is attached to the chassis with engine stands. Most cars have
3 engine stands, two on the side and one on the back. However, the position of
the supports and the
engine in the car depends on how the engine is positioned.
There is also a difference between front- and rear-wheel drive cars.
The job of
the engine stands is to absorb shock movements and vibrations from the engine
block or outside. For example, when you start, accelerate or brake the car, the
engine will start to move. The engine stands ensure that you hardly notice
this. In order to be able to absorb these vibrations well, the supports will
therefore be somewhat flexible. That is why most supports are made of metal
with strong rubbers in it. The rubber part ensures that vibrations and shocks
are well absorbed. If an engine stand only consisted of metal, this would be a
lot less comfortable. In addition, the metal would be loaded too much, which
could cause them to crack.
Engine stand broken symptoms
As just
described, the engine stands absorb vibrations and jolts during starting and
driving. The supports are therefore heavily loaded every ride, which can cause
them to malfunction. Usually, faulty engine stands cause a number of symptoms.
One of the most common symptoms is impact noises coming from the engine
compartment. These noises are caused by the engine not being properly seated in
the engine stands. Another symptom is that vibrations arise, because the engine
stands will absorb the shock movements of the engine less well. Also, a moving
engine in the engine compartment can indicate broken or failing engine stands.
You will especially feel this motor movement when accelerating or braking. The
motor will then jerk forwards, backwards, left or right. Properly working engine
stands will normally stop this. If you recognize any of these symptoms or
suspect that engine suspension problems have arisen, check your vehicle.
Replace engine stand
To be able
to check whether the engine stands need to be replaced, you will have to put
your car on a service pit or jack it up with a
car jack . It is not possible to
reach all engine stands from the hood. Of course you can also have the
inspection carried out by a garage, but there is a good chance that the costs
will quickly become high. Do the engine stands show serious mechanical damage
or cracks in the rubber? Then it is important that you replace them as soon as
possible.
Buy engine stands
Buying engine
stands is quick and easy at Winparts. You can simply enter your car model on the website and the suitable car parts for your car will then be
shown. Winparts is also the right place for other engine parts. For example, we
sell
oil pumps , crankshaft accessories , camshafts and inlet and exhaust valves .
