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HarryM1BYT · 18th December 2012, 11:54

So far as the diesel mount goes, I think there have been a few reported cases where the mount has been offset with regards to the chassis bracket, once the mount is attached to the engine. Mine, which as already said has been faultless with the adpated Mondeo mount for the past 2.5 years, all lined up perfectly - both side to side and front to back.

I would imagine that any offset in the mount, will cause the Powerflex bush to tear.

A little more information which might help the discussuion....

I have a spanner which I made up specially for the job of changing the belts on the CDT, to enable the tensioner to be released. I have loaned it out several times since I made it and all managed to use it fine, except for one case, where it had to be returned unused because it was reported, that it would not fit in the gap.

I know the gap is tight, but it certainly should not vary from car to car.

Getting to the point now - I wonder if the above problem with the spanner, plus some of the reported offsets in the lower mounting bush and the Powerflex bush ripping, might be related?

Could the problems be due to one of the two upper engine mounts having failed, or there been some serious accident damage to the chassis?

Could some of the continueing reports of vibration even after bushes have been swapped be due to any of the above issues?

18th December 2012, 11:54	#23
HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	So far as the diesel mount goes, I think there have been a few reported cases where the mount has been offset with regards to the chassis bracket, once the mount is attached to the engine. Mine, which as already said has been faultless with the adpated Mondeo mount for the past 2.5 years, all lined up perfectly - both side to side and front to back. I would imagine that any offset in the mount, will cause the Powerflex bush to tear. A little more information which might help the discussuion.... I have a spanner which I made up specially for the job of changing the belts on the CDT, to enable the tensioner to be released. I have loaned it out several times since I made it and all managed to use it fine, except for one case, where it had to be returned unused because it was reported, that it would not fit in the gap. I know the gap is tight, but it certainly should not vary from car to car. Getting to the point now - I wonder if the above problem with the spanner, plus some of the reported offsets in the lower mounting bush and the Powerflex bush ripping, might be related? Could the problems be due to one of the two upper engine mounts having failed, or there been some serious accident damage to the chassis? Could some of the continueing reports of vibration even after bushes have been swapped be due to any of the above issues? __________________ Harry How To's and items I offer for free, or just to cover the cost of my expenses... http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...40#post1764540 Fix a poor handbrake; DIY ABS diagnostic unit; Loan of the spanner needed to change the CDT belts; free OBD diagnostics +MAF; Correct Bosch MAF cheap; DVB-T install in an ex-hi-line system; DD install with a HK amp; FBH servicing. I've taken a vow of poverty. To annoy me, send money.