engine mounts

[sammutn90]

hi

I was just checking my engine mounts and i have seen that the rear mount is moving side to side which moves the motor back not sure if this is normal even when i drive u can hear the mount rubbing on the subframe making a crappy noise.

so should i just replace the rear mount or replace all three? and what advice for taking out the rear mount

thanks

[DLO01]

Best case, I'd replace all of them, get it all out of the way. You've also got 2 torque mounts up front, so total of 5 mounts.

Worse case. If its just the rear that is screwed, just replace it. But 'make sure' all the other mounts are ok. Not sagging, no cracks, looking sound.

[IV73CI]

Inspect the other mounts and see if they need replacing.

Its cheap nowadays to buy a set of billet mounts and this way u have peace of mind knowing all mounts are new.

[sammutn90]

do i have to replace the torque mounts if i change all three mounts?

[ceekay101]

May aswell do all 3. The side mounts are the easiest, the rear mounts the worst to get to.

[IV73CI]

do i have to replace the torque mounts if i change all three mounts?

Its wise and peace of mind if u do, otherwise if its still good just sikaflex it so its firm just like your new ones.

[sammutn90]

yeah i was looking at my rear mount thinking of how the hell do i get to that mount haha?

[dougie_504]

Massive PITA to get to mate. I'd just consider the sikaflex option mentioned or the polyurethane. Have seen both used effectively in EF8's. I think the sikaflex would be easier and less likely to give you nasty vibrations.

[sammutn90]

the vibrations doesnt worry me i only getting street use only not racing haha then my whole dashboard would fall apart :/

and is there any tips on that rear mount how to remove it

thanks

[dougie_504]

Vibrations will piss you off on the street more mate, makes daily driving uncomfortable. Track isn't really a big deal, don't notice it.

[soisyamum]

Have you done your mounts Sammutn90 ? I just put Hasport 88a mounts in, the rear one was a bitch, You need to remove 2 19mm bolts from the undernearth of the car which hold an L shaped bracket onto the rear mount, then there is 2 17mm bolts one against the engine and the other thru the rear mount. then there are 3 bolts on the rear mount which hold it against the chassis, 2 against the fire wall, and 1 on the engine side. all these bolts are hard to get to. I suggest using a spanner for the 19mm ones and sockets with long extensions for the others. because my model has ABS it made it a little harder to get to that rear mount from the top. but what I did to help create some space was remove the side mounts and the small mount on the front underneath which holds onto the gear box so I could move the engine up and "rotate" it slightly to get in there. hardest part was aligning all the mounts again.

Its such a PITA but driving is so much better now, changing gears makes me wanna jizz now, and holding power around corners is smother.

[sammutn90]

nah not yet man thanks for that addvice cannot wait untill i feel the differents in gear changing and power