Engine mounts ?? movement when taking up drive

Mangizmo · 30th May 2018, 12:51

I have a bit of movement drivers side when taking up drive (diesel facelift tourer), front springs and bearings have been replaced as have the suspension arm bushes, I suspect an engine mount, can anybody tell me what the most likely cause is and any tips for fixing this thanks

Mike Noc · 30th May 2018, 13:00

Where are you seeing this movement?

Mangizmo · 30th May 2018, 13:04

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Originally Posted by Mike Noc

Where are you seeing this movement?

Well I suppose I should have said I can "feel" some movement, passenger side, a bit of a clunk

Mike Noc · 30th May 2018, 14:20

The passenger side hydramounts don't seem to wear much - check the condition of the snubber rubbers at each end for wear, cracking etc.

Worth checking the condition of the rubber in the lower mount - any cracks around the larger bush can allow too much movement.

Failing that, jack the front of the car up and go through all the joints and bushes with a pry bar to check for any play. Also check the driveshafts, although they usually rattle when worn, and that the extended shaft bearing housing is tight to the engine on the driver's side.

TomRS · 30th May 2018, 15:56

I'd have my money on the dog bone gearbox mount.

This will allow engine movement enough to hear a good clunk? But Mike's advice is sound so 100% check that out as well.

Things that can cause movement are mainly bottom arms and engine mounts, the Hydra as Mike said rarely wear and even when they do burst and leak fluid out it just makes it shudder more on idle. (feeling in the steering wheel)

30th May 2018, 12:51	#1
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TomRS Posted a thing or two Mk1 ZT 190 - Mk2 ZS 180 - Mercedes E63 AMG S - Ford Ranger Hawk Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Middlesbrough Posts: 1,456 Thanks: 123 Thanked 409 Times in 281 Posts	I'd have my money on the dog bone gearbox mount. This will allow engine movement enough to hear a good clunk? But Mike's advice is sound so 100% check that out as well. Things that can cause movement are mainly bottom arms and engine mounts, the Hydra as Mike said rarely wear and even when they do burst and leak fluid out it just makes it shudder more on idle. (feeling in the steering wheel) __________________ http://i66.tinypic.com/5cd6xj.jpg

30th May 2018, 13:00	#2
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,565 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Where are you seeing this movement?

30th May 2018, 14:20	#4
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,565 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	The passenger side hydramounts don't seem to wear much - check the condition of the snubber rubbers at each end for wear, cracking etc. Worth checking the condition of the rubber in the lower mount - any cracks around the larger bush can allow too much movement. Failing that, jack the front of the car up and go through all the joints and bushes with a pry bar to check for any play. Also check the driveshafts, although they usually rattle when worn, and that the extended shaft bearing housing is tight to the engine on the driver's side.