Reply To: Bonded rubber bushes – unbonding?

What purpose do the bushes on the starter ring of the 6 serve?

Turning a six cylinder engine on a cold day in thick oil must put a terrific shear  load on a bonded bush so no wonder they might have a limited life given the environment in which they have to function. Can  we have an indication from the owners of these cars of the expected lifespan of a ‘good’ bush.