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How long can I drive on a busted motor mount?

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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How long can I drive on a busted motor mount?

Just as we are getting ready for our auto train trip I notice the infamous leaky mess on the right MM. Will we be ok driving this for about 600 miles?

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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Just posted on SSM.....

some folk drive for years after this and there are few cases of the engine falling out.....

chill dude

while not optimal, the engine will not fall out and many owners who never look under the hood would drive on this for 10 or 20 or more THOUSAND miles.

Do your vacation....take it easy on the car...and deal with it when you come home.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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Thanks!

Last time it was the air bag light

Originally Posted by Capt_bj
Just posted on SSM.....

some folk drive for years after this and there are few cases of the engine falling out.....

chill dude

while not optimal, the engine will not fall out and many owners who never look under the hood would drive on this for 10 or 20 or more THOUSAND miles.

Do your vacation....take it easy on the car...and deal with it when you come home.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jibeho
Thanks!

Last time it was the air bag light
They'll always be a "last time" and a "next time" when you own a MINI.
 
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