Engine mount problems

jordimussol · 23rd June 2018, 09:03

When I got my car 6 minths ago now (has it been that long already!!!) I had the lower engine mount, the 'figure of 8' so to speak, replaced. Mine was knackered and upon pressing the accelerator the engine felt like it wanted to swing out of place.

Not happy with the vibrations I still had, I assumed other engine mounts were also knackered. I was right. Replaced the upper engine mount, the hydramount and also the upper tie rod.

I followed the 'how to' guide from here except I dropped the engine slightly. I assumed that having the other mounts in place it wouldn't shift much.

I think that by doig that (schoolboy error I know) I may have knackered the exhaust mounts as I have an extra vibration that was not there. The best way to describe it is like the exhaust is banging on the chassis (which it probably is). Only when turning car off this happens which leads me to believe I've knackered the next engine/gearbox mount when I released the pressure on the top mount.

I need to get under the car and remove the panel and check. I may just replace the exhaust mounts for the sake of it. I doubt they have ever been replaced. That may sort the exhaust knocking on chassis noise.

I also heard there is a gearbox mount, but not been able to find the part. My engine is the M47 diesel one. At low speeds when the engine jiggles there is a knocking noise too. When in 1st or 2nd gear and you drop the accelerator pedal or release the clutch quickly.

Can't seem to find the part on DMGRS site and ebay just point me to used ones.

jordimussol · 23rd June 2018, 09:08

Found the gearbox (manual) mount:

KKU106454

https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-KKU106454

There is another supplier on eBay:

https://www.ebay.es/itm/HUTCHINSON-E...cAAOSwLoxaz65O

Item ref: HU585101

jordimussol · 23rd June 2018, 09:14

Found a cheaper supplier:

https://spareto.com/products/585101-engine-mounting

Mike Noc · 23rd June 2018, 09:37

If you have a replacement back box then the pipe may have slipped round where it clamps to the original and twisted down. This can cause it to bang against the the cross struts.

23rd June 2018, 09:03	#1
jordimussol Avid contributor 2005 MG ZT & 1996 MGF Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mallorca Posts: 174 Thanks: 24 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	Engine mount problems When I got my car 6 minths ago now (has it been that long already!!!) I had the lower engine mount, the 'figure of 8' so to speak, replaced. Mine was knackered and upon pressing the accelerator the engine felt like it wanted to swing out of place. Not happy with the vibrations I still had, I assumed other engine mounts were also knackered. I was right. Replaced the upper engine mount, the hydramount and also the upper tie rod. I followed the 'how to' guide from here except I dropped the engine slightly. I assumed that having the other mounts in place it wouldn't shift much. I think that by doig that (schoolboy error I know) I may have knackered the exhaust mounts as I have an extra vibration that was not there. The best way to describe it is like the exhaust is banging on the chassis (which it probably is). Only when turning car off this happens which leads me to believe I've knackered the next engine/gearbox mount when I released the pressure on the top mount. I need to get under the car and remove the panel and check. I may just replace the exhaust mounts for the sake of it. I doubt they have ever been replaced. That may sort the exhaust knocking on chassis noise. I also heard there is a gearbox mount, but not been able to find the part. My engine is the M47 diesel one. At low speeds when the engine jiggles there is a knocking noise too. When in 1st or 2nd gear and you drop the accelerator pedal or release the clutch quickly. Can't seem to find the part on DMGRS site and ebay just point me to used ones. __________________ This vehicle was the 14,383rd ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 2,487th ZT CDTi + (135) to be made out of 4,184 This vehicle was the 2,112th ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs Last edited by jordimussol; 23rd June 2018 at 11:22..

23rd June 2018, 09:08	#2
jordimussol Avid contributor 2005 MG ZT & 1996 MGF Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mallorca Posts: 174 Thanks: 24 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	Found the gearbox (manual) mount: KKU106454 https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-KKU106454 There is another supplier on eBay: https://www.ebay.es/itm/HUTCHINSON-E...cAAOSwLoxaz65O Item ref: HU585101 __________________ This vehicle was the 14,383rd ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 2,487th ZT CDTi + (135) to be made out of 4,184 This vehicle was the 2,112th ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs Last edited by jordimussol; 23rd June 2018 at 09:11..

23rd June 2018, 09:14	#3
jordimussol Avid contributor 2005 MG ZT & 1996 MGF Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mallorca Posts: 174 Thanks: 24 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	Found a cheaper supplier: https://spareto.com/products/585101-engine-mounting __________________ This vehicle was the 14,383rd ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 2,487th ZT CDTi + (135) to be made out of 4,184 This vehicle was the 2,112th ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

23rd June 2018, 09:37	#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: 11,585 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	If you have a replacement back box then the pipe may have slipped round where it clamps to the original and twisted down. This can cause it to bang against the the cross struts.