I would think it is the matter of the twisting action that has been observed
in many of the Tiico owners mounting plates.  The ones that attach the
mounts to the frame.  I had mine welded to solve this problem before it even
begins!  I don't want any twisting action going on!

Julianna

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Stearns" <gstearns@OPTONLINE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount

> Why weld it?  Our TiiCo engine was floating around on too soft mounts
also.
> Basically we immobilized all 3 by cutting hard rubber to fit in the gaps
of
> the mounts, then jamming it in.  The rubber came from a replacement boat
> trailer roller gotten at a marine store.
>
> If you weld, it's very likely that you'll create a direct path to the
> interior for big vibrations.  Also, wouldn't welding burn the rubber
that's
> already in the mounts?
>
> Gary
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Derek Krueger" <vanagon@DRKRU.COTSE.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 1:11 PM
> Subject: Tiico - Welding Engine Mount
>
>
> > Can some please post directions that I could give to a welder to have my
> > engine mount welded solid?  Or, is it as simple as telling him/her to
weld
> > the drivers side-rear solid?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Derek