07-01-2012, 02:01 PM
OMG I can't believe that £50's worth of rubber could bring such a big smile to my face
Just changed the mounts, and what a difference. No knocking at all, nothing when you switch it on, nothing when you pull off, nothing when you change gear, nothing when you brake, nothing when you switch the engine off, nothing at all!!
It feels so much better to drive, however something still isn't 100% right so I'll get it tracked, re-check tyre pressures etc etc and hope that solves it. The other thing is the rear beam is going to get changed when I've got the cash so I'm hoping that will solve it. Having seen the amount of difference changing the engine mounts has made I'm confident that the rear beam mounts will be f*cked as well.
Anyway, I'll chuck some pics up later of the mounts that I've removed
EDIT: For anyone thinking of changing their mounts, make sure you have a friend on hand when putting the drivers side back in as the engine needs pulling forward to re-align the bolts. Also, the drivers side mount is an arse to get out, I used a hammer/screw driver on the "dipped" parts of the mount to undo it.
Just changed the mounts, and what a difference. No knocking at all, nothing when you switch it on, nothing when you pull off, nothing when you change gear, nothing when you brake, nothing when you switch the engine off, nothing at all!!
It feels so much better to drive, however something still isn't 100% right so I'll get it tracked, re-check tyre pressures etc etc and hope that solves it. The other thing is the rear beam is going to get changed when I've got the cash so I'm hoping that will solve it. Having seen the amount of difference changing the engine mounts has made I'm confident that the rear beam mounts will be f*cked as well.
Anyway, I'll chuck some pics up later of the mounts that I've removed
EDIT: For anyone thinking of changing their mounts, make sure you have a friend on hand when putting the drivers side back in as the engine needs pulling forward to re-align the bolts. Also, the drivers side mount is an arse to get out, I used a hammer/screw driver on the "dipped" parts of the mount to undo it.