engine mounts

[colind55]

Hi can anybody tell me if failed engine mounts would effect ground clearance (does the engine drop at all) I have a 1992 r129 sl500 the ground clearance is supposed to be 6'' but mine is about 3'' Thank's

 

[logman]

sl500

Simple answer no! check springs etc

 

[andy27168]

Hi can anybody tell me if failed engine mounts would effect ground clearance (does the engine drop at all) I have a 1992 r129 sl500 the ground clearance is supposed to be 6'' but mine is about 3'' Thank's

Hi,
Engine does drop mine was sat on the cross member on one side, and was wore a slight groove in the ally sump, very common to fail on the heavy V8 cars. To check the mounts, If your car has a fixed fan check for even clearance around the fan shroud or visually inspect each mount and check it hasn't collapsed or any oil around them as they are oil filled.
But as above collapsed/worn mounts will make no difference to ride height.