Engine Mount

2008 HONDA FIT
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MIKE410
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Hello,
An auto shop told me the rubber part on the drivers side engine mount is worn. Is it absolutely necessary to replace this? What will happen if left with worn rubber, other than vibration noise, which isn't too bad as I haven't noticed it much.

Thanks!
Jan 19, 2016 at 12:26 PM
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HMAC300
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if you don't replace it you could put your foot on the gas and it can break other motor mounts.
Jan 19, 2016 at 3:31 PM
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MIKE410
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Thanks for the reply HMAC. What does the rubber part actually do? Excuse my ignorance.
Jan 19, 2016 at 4:03 PM
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HMAC300
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it stops the vibration between the engine and body
Jan 19, 2016 at 4:18 PM
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MIKE410
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So if I'm not noticing much vibration now, would it not be ok until I noticed vibration - to replace it?
Jan 19, 2016 at 4:44 PM
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HMAC300
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re read my first reply
Jan 20, 2016 at 6:51 AM
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MIKE410
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Ok thanks HMAC!
Jan 20, 2016 at 5:12 PM
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