Lower Engine Mount OEM vs Others. - Page 9

mynah · 11th March 2013, 18:42

Just an update. Had the 'new improved' bush fitted the other day. The mechanic who did the job said it looked 'ok'. Oops, I thought, have I just flashed out for nowt?! BUT, driving home, I thought 'oh yesss'. No judder on take up. None of the vibration when pulling off on a slope and throttle response seems better (weird huh?).

Vibration at idle seems fine, better probably. In the past few days though, with temps well down again, it seems like the bush firms up at low temps, so vibration is more noticeable at first, but gets better as the bush 'warms up'.

If any issues arise, I'll let y'all know.

cmmolloy1 · 15th March 2013, 06:41

Hi all

I have a 53 plate Mgzt cdti with a knackered mount. Can anyone give me a link to where I can buy this newly designed yellow rear engine mount you refer to so I can buy one?
Thanks
Chris

wuzerk · 15th March 2013, 07:48

Go to Powerflex web site and take it from there.

Arctic · 15th March 2013, 10:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmmolloy1

Hi all

I have a 53 plate Mgzt cdti with a knackered mount. Can anyone give me a link to where I can buy this newly designed yellow rear engine mount you refer to so I can buy one?
Thanks
Chris

Hi find link below but please remember there are other mounts out on the market which may perform better these are still being tested by a couple of our members.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-75-M...item43b8cdb2ac

I see ecp2004 are doing one as well but it is for all the range i would double check this with them if you decide to purchase one from them.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ROVER-7...item20cf42f49e

savi18 · 15th March 2013, 16:28

Bought one of my 75s last year with the PF yellow mounts fitted, it was the worse car I have drove ever for vibrations, it sounded like the exhaust was vibrating against the bodywork, bought OEM from Rimmers and is now like a new car, will be rubber mountings for me in future and may try the Chinese one next time, my view is forget the plastic mounts.

wades · 15th March 2013, 18:21

Fitted the Chinese one off ebay two weeks ago and am amazed at the difference it's made. Benefits I can list are - Far less vibration - Engine pulls cleaner in all situations -Gears changes are smoother - No clonking when starting/ turning off engine - Looks bigger in the mirror (wait that's something else

)...

Overall I'm pleased with it, certainly worth the £55.

ceedy · 21st March 2013, 18:19

Just an update of the latest edition of the Yellow bush.
managed to get under the ZT today , despite the rain.

So here a couple pics of the latest Bush as fitted to my ZT Diesel auto.

Just on 4000 miles and one winter since fitting.

Even taking into account the photo angle, see how much my mountings are out of line ?.

But the bush is still in there , no apparent wear or movement so far .
As for vibration its the same as when it was fitted , slightly noticeable vibration when you first start cold and the car is over fueling , after a mile or 2, then much smoother .

As I've mentioned before it should just be made a tiny bit softer and it would be perfect !

Chris

PS a few rusty patches to treat when it dries up a bit !!

Arctic · 21st March 2013, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceedy

Just an update of the latest edition of the Yellow bush.
managed to get under the ZT today , despite the rain.

So here a couple pics of the latest Bush as fitted to my ZT Diesel auto.

Just on 4000 miles and one winter since fitting.

Even taking into account the photo angle, see how much my mountings are out of line ?.

But the bush is still in there , no apparent wear or movement so far .
As for vibration its the same as when it was fitted , slightly noticeable vibration when you first start cold and the car is over fueling , after a mile or 2, then much smoother .

As I've mentioned before it should just be made a tiny bit softer and it would be perfect !

Chris

PS a few rusty patches to treat when it dries up a bit !!

Hi Chris.
Thank you for reporting back as promised most appreciated glad to hear it seems to be doing it's job, would have been even better if they could have sent us a few more to test for free

they went ahead and started selling them of part of the basis of your first report and after 3 months and as you as 4000 miles down the road and all seems to be ok got to be better than the red one which was chewing up.

I have no doubt if you had fitted the red one with your mount out of line like that it would have either torn up or have some sign of wear hope it last a few years for you etc cheers Arctic.

wuzerk · 22nd March 2013, 08:17

That is interesting since the misalignment suggests that the Hydramount is sitting lower than it should? I was not aware that the Hydramount could sit lower, it is the passenger side top mount which could drop slightly if the rubber sagged.

T-Cut · 22nd March 2013, 12:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ceedy

- - - managed to get under the ZT today, despite the rain. So here a couple pics - - -

It looks like your exhaust pipe heat shield has dropped.

TC

11th March 2013, 18:42	#81
mynah Newbie MG ZT-T Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ipswich Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New PF bush yellow for diesel Just an update. Had the 'new improved' bush fitted the other day. The mechanic who did the job said it looked 'ok'. Oops, I thought, have I just flashed out for nowt?! BUT, driving home, I thought 'oh yesss'. No judder on take up. None of the vibration when pulling off on a slope and throttle response seems better (weird huh?). Vibration at idle seems fine, better probably. In the past few days though, with temps well down again, it seems like the bush firms up at low temps, so vibration is more noticeable at first, but gets better as the bush 'warms up'. If any issues arise, I'll let y'all know.

15th March 2013, 07:48	#83
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Yellow Lower Mount Go to Powerflex web site and take it from there.

21st March 2013, 18:19	#87
ceedy This is my second home All Trophy Blue ,ZT260#50 , ZT CDTI Auto, ZR105+ and 1.8T Firefrost spoiling the Set . Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Sherborne But in Somerset.. Posts: 6,098 Thanks: 916 Thanked 1,214 Times in 768 Posts	4000 miles on the latest Yellow PF Bush. Just an update of the latest edition of the Yellow bush. managed to get under the ZT today , despite the rain. So here a couple pics of the latest Bush as fitted to my ZT Diesel auto. Just on 4000 miles and one winter since fitting. Even taking into account the photo angle, see how much my mountings are out of line ?. But the bush is still in there , no apparent wear or movement so far . As for vibration its the same as when it was fitted , slightly noticeable vibration when you first start cold and the car is over fueling , after a mile or 2, then much smoother . As I've mentioned before it should just be made a tiny bit softer and it would be perfect ! Chris PS a few rusty patches to treat when it dries up a bit !! __________________ The Three Bloo's Wifey's Zr105, MY CDTI & 260 #50 and Number One sons 1.8T in Firefrost When I were a lad Zero to 142 in 10.25 secs at the Pod on my Blown Norton. 210 Kart Champ in 70's Last edited by ceedy; 21st March 2013 at 18:22..

22nd March 2013, 08:17	#89
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Alignment That is interesting since the misalignment suggests that the Hydramount is sitting lower than it should? I was not aware that the Hydramount could sit lower, it is the passenger side top mount which could drop slightly if the rubber sagged.

15th March 2013, 06:41	#82
cmmolloy1 Newbie MG ZT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Birmingham Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi all I have a 53 plate Mgzt cdti with a knackered mount. Can anyone give me a link to where I can buy this newly designed yellow rear engine mount you refer to so I can buy one? Thanks Chris

15th March 2013, 16:28	#85
savi18 Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur, Range Rover Sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mosgiel , New Zealand Posts: 192 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Bought one of my 75s last year with the PF yellow mounts fitted, it was the worse car I have drove ever for vibrations, it sounded like the exhaust was vibrating against the bodywork, bought OEM from Rimmers and is now like a new car, will be rubber mountings for me in future and may try the Chinese one next time, my view is forget the plastic mounts.

15th March 2013, 18:21	#86
wades Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Horley Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fitted the Chinese one off ebay two weeks ago and am amazed at the difference it's made. Benefits I can list are - Far less vibration - Engine pulls cleaner in all situations -Gears changes are smoother - No clonking when starting/ turning off engine - Looks bigger in the mirror (wait that's something else )... Overall I'm pleased with it, certainly worth the £55.