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Engine alignment after motor mount install?

Old May 29, 2014 | 03:26 AM
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Engine alignment after motor mount install?

After installing my new mounts I see that the engine is offset in comparison with the crossmember, is this normal or will it cause vibrations and propeller shaft wear?
Asking since I've never really looked or thought of this before.

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Old May 29, 2014 | 06:38 AM
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The holes in the sub-frame are not symmetrical. The left side motor mount sits about .5" further back.
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Old May 29, 2014 | 10:42 AM
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i don't know about the FD, but the older Rx7's have the engine offset slightly to make room for the steering column on a RHD car
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Old May 29, 2014 | 05:52 PM
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New mounts?
which ones?..I think the old FFE mounts has a slight alignment problem.(IF I recall the stuff I read ages ago)
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