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EastPete · 27th November 2014, 15:45

Interesting theory, which seems to make sense to me. I am thinking of changing the hydramount on my CDTi (I have already changed the lower engine and gearbox mounts) to remove some residual vibrations at certain engine speeds that result in a dashboard vibration and an irritating buzz from the door locking button on the drivers door (right next to my lughole !). I am also suspicious of the poorer refinement on my present car from it running on lower profile tyres on alloys, compared to 15 inch steel wheels with higher profile rubber on my earlier 75, which was much more refined. In fact, yesterday, I ordered a set of 15 inch steel rims from a scrapyard that are breaking a basic spec 75 classic - 4 rims for 60 quid - I plan to put Goodyear Vector 4 seasons tyres on them (60 pound each for the 195/65 R15s from mytyres) - I expect a quieter, smoother ride on these, but I'll keep folks on here updated.

BTW - is the hydramount change difficult ? - a basic 'how to' post would be helpful, although I can probably work it out for myself once I get the spanners out !

Thanks

Pete

27th November 2014, 15:45	#2
EastPete Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Classic saloon, MGB GT, Skoda Yeti Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ramsey, Cambs Posts: 1,874 Thanks: 626 Thanked 635 Times in 430 Posts	Interesting theory, which seems to make sense to me. I am thinking of changing the hydramount on my CDTi (I have already changed the lower engine and gearbox mounts) to remove some residual vibrations at certain engine speeds that result in a dashboard vibration and an irritating buzz from the door locking button on the drivers door (right next to my lughole !). I am also suspicious of the poorer refinement on my present car from it running on lower profile tyres on alloys, compared to 15 inch steel wheels with higher profile rubber on my earlier 75, which was much more refined. In fact, yesterday, I ordered a set of 15 inch steel rims from a scrapyard that are breaking a basic spec 75 classic - 4 rims for 60 quid - I plan to put Goodyear Vector 4 seasons tyres on them (60 pound each for the 195/65 R15s from mytyres) - I expect a quieter, smoother ride on these, but I'll keep folks on here updated. BTW - is the hydramount change difficult ? - a basic 'how to' post would be helpful, although I can probably work it out for myself once I get the spanners out ! Thanks Pete