Cause(s) of 75 CDTi auto saloon harsh ride? - Page 5

chris75 · 27th April 2014, 10:11

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Originally Posted by jim lee

However, of all the work done to the car to improve the ride, by far the biggest improvement was brought about by the renewal of the Hydramount. Who would have thought it? - I didn't!

Oh dear , now you've started something

drewesq · 27th April 2014, 10:25

What is the 'Hydramount'?!

NigelOBB · 27th April 2014, 13:50

Have you changed the Lower arm front rear bushes

Roverite · 27th April 2014, 13:50

Jim, thank you for a very informative post, well presented and methodical; I am sure it will make members 'think', it certainly has for me.

Roverite.

jim lee · 27th April 2014, 14:59

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Originally Posted by NigelOBB

Have you changed the Lower arm front rear bushes

No I have not changed the lower arm rear bushes.

jim lee · 27th April 2014, 15:09

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Originally Posted by drewesq

What is the 'Hydramount'?!

On the diesels the Hydramount is at the driver's side of the engine at the top. It is a circular black rubber piece with its axis vertical. It sits below another round rubber bush type part that assists with fore and aft location of the engine. Apparently the Hydramount is filled with a small quantity of glycerine that serves a similar role to the oil in the suspension dampers. If this fluid is lost, then incorrect operation results. As I mentioned, my old Hydramount showed no signs of leakage or damage, but leakage might have happened before I bought the car as the vibration/fidgity ride had been present since I bought the car.

75driver · 27th April 2014, 16:10

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Originally Posted by jim lee

On the diesels the Hydramount is at the driver's side of the engine at the top. It is a circular black rubber piece with its axis vertical. It sits below another round rubber bush type part that assists with fore and aft location of the engine. Apparently the Hydramount is filled with a small quantity of glycerine that serves a similar role to the oil in the suspension dampers. If this fluid is lost, then incorrect operation results. As I mentioned, my old Hydramount showed no signs of leakage or damage, but leakage might have happened before I bought the car as the vibration/fidgity ride had been present since I bought the car.

Is it item 20 of the attached that you changed?
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ItemImag...GRID001744.gif

NigelOBB · 27th April 2014, 17:44

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Originally Posted by jim lee

No I have not changed the lower arm rear bushes.

I recently changed mine. It made a massive difference to the ride.

They cost £14 each from EuroCarParts...

jim lee · 27th April 2014, 20:15

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Originally Posted by 75driver

Is it item 20 of the attached that you changed?
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/ItemImag...GRID001744.gif

No, it was item 1. Item 20 is a solid lump of metal.

jonno12 · 27th April 2014, 20:29

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Originally Posted by NigelOBB

I recently changed mine. It made a massive difference to the ride.

They cost £14 each from EuroCarParts...

how did you order it, i tried to to bring it up and it said 0 results

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