Originally Posted by
JesseJamessrt6
The driver side is always the one that breaks first, it isn't design to resist lifting over time, it is better at compression resistance. I replaced mine with OEM Mercedes from Rob and haven't had a problem since.
A steel cable is good to use until the new one comes in. If you take the cable off after it is replaced you will know the next time it breaks. I have an exhaust leak that I can start to hear now though.
We could all use a top SC mounted torque link or a third OEM mount. It would need to be on the driver side somewhere with the bottom of the OEM mount bracket attached to the engine and the top of the OEM mount bracket attached to the wheel well/braced to frame. This would compress the mount like the passenger side instead of trying to lift/stretch it.
My apologies folks, I bought mine at a Ford dealership. When they fixed it, they took it to Mercedes for repairs. They did not forward my request for the broken parts, therefore, no pics that were promised. On the upside, I got OEM mounts on both sides replaced, along with a Mercedes relay that was on its way out for the Secondary Air Intake Sensor. If you were to go with a chain or cable permanently, you may as well just install the cheaper, solid polyurethane mounts. My thoughts were that if the manufacturer used a hydraulic mount, there may have been concerns of frame twist over time. I would research more before trying this permanently. I do agree that a chain or cable is a good way to get by without causing further strain o. The right and tranny mounts until repairs are done. I'm going on the Tucson GTG Saturday, so in doing a new tranny mount the following weekend. Good luck on your mounts, hope for a speedy recovery.