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HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« on: March 09, 2012, 12:01:29 pm »
Make sure you've got all the bits.


Powerflex Yo! by Rich Wigley, on Flickr

You'll also need.

Trolley Jack
Axle stands
19mm 1/4 socket and long bar

Safety First...  :signLOL: I don't like going under cars so trolley jack and 2 axle stands is pretty much fail safe. Better to be too safe than dead.

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Locate mount in subframe

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Use 19mm socket and undo

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Lube up your insert...  :chicken:

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Line up the mount with the larger piece towards the rear of your car

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Because the mount itself is in two bits (top and bottom) you might need to wiggle the insert quite a bit to get it into the top part of the mount.


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Place small washer in recess

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Place large washer onto of that and replace the bolt.

Tighten up to "TIGHT" setting on your arm wrench.  :happy2:

Done.

Rich
« Last Edit: March 09, 2012, 12:05:32 pm by richwig83 »
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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2012, 12:14:03 pm »
Great guide there Rich!  :congrats:

Its a gread little mod for only a few £'s  :drinking:
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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2012, 01:19:49 pm »
It's recommended that you use a new bolt with this install as the original may have been stretched if torqued correctly. Bolt to be torqued to 100Nm + 90 degrees according to T_T.   :smiley:
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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2012, 08:53:52 am »
Nice little write up. Have you noticed any difference with it fitted?
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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2012, 02:48:08 pm »
Not massive difference matto but noticeable.
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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2012, 03:17:13 pm »
Worth 15 quid though?  :P
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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2012, 05:37:04 pm »
Noticed a difference driving the car back home after getting this fitted along with some other bits and bobs  :driver: gear change definitely feels tighter and more positive

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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #7 on: March 13, 2012, 02:06:11 pm »
My rear engine mount is looking a little worse for wear (rubber looks like its got a few 'stress' marks in it) would it benefit from getting one of these inserts fitted into it before it fails completely or should i just get the complete mount replaced?...

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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #8 on: March 13, 2012, 02:48:28 pm »
Changing that complete mount it a ball ache. You have to remove the subframe and remove the old mounts, then get new mounts pressed in, subframe back on and the get the front re-aligned.

I would whack in an insert :-)
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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2012, 03:42:30 pm »
i shall avoid aforementioned ball ache and get myself a powerflex insert

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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #10 on: March 14, 2012, 03:08:49 pm »
just ordered a red 'diesel' insert will be fitting it over the weekend!

is it possible to also remove the 'dog bone' mounting' without any extra tools other than a socket wrench whilst the car rests on its wheels over a pit or would it require lifting the subframe etc? (managed to convince my mechanic to let me borrow his pit on sunday morning)

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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #11 on: March 14, 2012, 04:27:28 pm »
It might be wise just to offer some support on the gearbox whilst you remove it. Why do you want to take it off anyway?
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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #12 on: March 14, 2012, 04:30:22 pm »
just figured whilst i'm under there may aswell change out that bushing...

think i'll stick with one at a time and see how this one goes

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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #13 on: March 14, 2012, 04:31:34 pm »
Quote from: apples12 on March 14, 2012, 04:30:22 pm
just figured whilst i'm under there may aswell change out that bushing...

think i'll stick with one at a time and see how this one goes



Ohh ok, yeah its dead easy to remove the rest of it, just 2 other bolts. Just support the gearbox with a jack.
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Re: HOW TO :- Rear engine mount insert
« Reply #14 on: March 14, 2012, 04:55:25 pm »
£17.66 incl VAT from eurocarparts btw in case anyone was wondering! thats for the 'R' version of the mount for soot-chuckers!

they dont keep them in stock but can get them either same day if ordered before 11 (i think) otherwise next day!

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