i mean the starter has the 2 bolts around the sides of the whole assembly the metal (if that is actually metal) is tearing apart around the bolts the bolts are still attached with the sides of the starter the whole functional part of the starter is left falling out, motor mounts are fine, no major vibrations that i can tell of. i'm thinking possibly the flywheel ring gear is jacked and is causing serious pressure against the starter when its actuated and causes the whole thing to rip off the transmission block