ok so i had the hood open yesterday just to do a routine check and whatnot and i never really noticed, but the plastic clutch fan has worn down at some point from rubbing on the shroud, now i know this has been happening over time, but i guess i just never really looked. my question is what would cause this to happen. is it time for new motor mounts or something?

 

yup, shot motor mounts will cause the engine to sag

 

yep motor mounts. also the trans mount can make it rub side to side.

 

+1
With the hood up and emergency brake on, or wheels blocked, put in gear and load the motor. Have a friend see if the motor rotates excessively or youfeel the motor bounce once you let of the gas quickly.
Does the motor bounce

 

i'll try that out thanks

 

exactly what I was thinking! [8D], be sure to get stock height mounts, some of the poly ones raise the motor.