I recently bought some new engine mounts and I was about to instal them, however I found that there's a metal surround for the rubber/poly mount.
On one side (passenger) this surround slips straight off and can be used with the new engine mount. On the other side, it's welded (looks factory done) to it and can't be separated.
I assume the surround is there to ensure the rubber can't be over-stretched, yeah?
Metal surround for engine mounts?
Yeah, I figured it would be something along those lines. Surely your gearbox would have to come free from its mountings to allow that to happen, but hey, stranger things have happened!
I'm considering not using them as it's a track car and everything gets inspected after each meeting, so it would be unlikely for the mounts to get so worn as to allow such movement.
I'm considering not using them as it's a track car and everything gets inspected after each meeting, so it would be unlikely for the mounts to get so worn as to allow such movement.
They act as stiffeners. On a track car especially I'd recommend them be retained.
Driver's side is unboltable as you say, but the passenger side is not. Either try and separate the weld, or use a 2nd driver's side shroud on the passenger side.
Driver's side mount has added advantage of mounting the heat shield to protect the rubber mount from turbo & dump heat.
Driver's side is unboltable as you say, but the passenger side is not. Either try and separate the weld, or use a 2nd driver's side shroud on the passenger side.
Driver's side mount has added advantage of mounting the heat shield to protect the rubber mount from turbo & dump heat.
4G63 - 87kg
4G54 - 107kg
4G54 - 107kg
so digging up an old thread.
My motor is currently supported by an engine crane because i've pulled out the passenger's side mount only to realise that I can't get the bracket off.
How the fuck are you supposed to replace the mount then?? This is infuriating.
My motor is currently supported by an engine crane because i've pulled out the passenger's side mount only to realise that I can't get the bracket off.
How the fuck are you supposed to replace the mount then?? This is infuriating.
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
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