Hydramount removal method

willster · 11th October 2017, 13:43

I have read somewhere that instead of the removal tool that it is possible to back up two M12 nuts together and undo it that way ? Does anyone have any experience of this ? Cheers

EastPete · 11th October 2017, 15:03

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Originally Posted by willster

I have read somewhere that instead of the removal tool that it is possible to back up two M12 nuts together and undo it that way ? Does anyone have any experience of this ? Cheers

That method could work - never tried it. I usually remove them using a large punch/drift or drive-through screwdriver against the raised 'castelled' parts on the base, and then hammer it round anti-clockwise. A bit of penetrating fluid squirted around the base of the mount half an hour beforehand may help things along.

Pete

roverbarmy · 11th October 2017, 15:50

I would imagine that once the thread is "cracked" (hammer and drift) it would make winding it out easier but it's asking a lot of a small threaded section.

BigRuss · 11th October 2017, 16:09

On a diesel it can be a real pain to do as the steel block surrounding the mount prevents using s strap or chain wrench to undo it.
Either fabricate a tool from a suitable sized piece of tubing to fit the castellations or alternatively use a blunt long cold chisel and a lump hammer to undo it.
The engine mount needs to be removed to allow enough access

Russ

willster · 11th October 2017, 17:16

Thanks all for your responses. Hi Russ , do you mean the lower teardrop mount needs to be removed to allow access? Not sure if my diesel has the extra steel block , I heard some didn't have it.

JMW · 11th October 2017, 17:23

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Originally Posted by willster

I have read somewhere that instead of the removal tool that it is possible to back up two M12 nuts together and undo it that way ? Does anyone have any experience of this ? Cheers

Hi,

Did this last week with this exact method, plenty of release fluid down the side of the mount, two m12 nuts and a thin screwdriver to work around the mount to allow release fluid in and to break the seal.

Took quite some doing to get off but worked well for us.

Hope this helps

Jon

BigRuss · 11th October 2017, 18:44

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Originally Posted by willster

Thanks all for your responses. Hi Russ , do you mean the lower teardrop mount needs to be removed to allow access? Not sure if my diesel has the extra steel block , I heard some didn't have it.

You don't have to remove the teardrop mount, I meant the mount and brackets that attach to the Hydromount

Changing the Front vacuum engine mount and the teardrop mount on the Volvo tomorrow, which will be dead easy to do in comparison to the 75

Russ

kc13661 · 11th October 2017, 18:55

Is this the hydramount in question? if so is this a fair price or 'a cheap part' anyone bought one recently?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-D...53.m1438.l2649

Mickyboy · 11th October 2017, 21:32

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Originally Posted by kc13661

Is this the hydramount in question? if so is this a fair price or 'a cheap part' anyone bought one recently?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-D...53.m1438.l2649

Correct part for the diesel looks a fair price too, I fabricated a removal tool too as Russ said before
Mick

Jakg · 11th October 2017, 21:36

The double nut method is all well and good, unless your mount is really knackered and then it's useless.

Just use a hammer and chisel.

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BigRuss Premium Trader 75 CDT Tourer,2.5 Launch Saloon, Omipro MG/Rover (T4) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liversedge, West Yorkshire Posts: 5,405 Thanks: 1,105 Thanked 1,340 Times in 661 Posts	On a diesel it can be a real pain to do as the steel block surrounding the mount prevents using s strap or chain wrench to undo it. Either fabricate a tool from a suitable sized piece of tubing to fit the castellations or alternatively use a blunt long cold chisel and a lump hammer to undo it. The engine mount needs to be removed to allow enough access Russ __________________ Replacement Key Service http://https://the75andztclub.co.uk/...d.php?t=244732 Full T4 Testbook diagnostics available. Diesel ECU repair and replacement. Options enabled or disabled as required. Diesel X-Power 135 and 160bhp, Rover 1.8T 150 to 160 MG 160 V6 to 177 upgrades available P.M. for details.

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willster Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Auto CDT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochdale Posts: 319 Thanks: 8 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	Thanks all for your responses. Hi Russ , do you mean the lower teardrop mount needs to be removed to allow access? Not sure if my diesel has the extra steel block , I heard some didn't have it. __________________ Our greatest hopes and our worst fears are seldom recognized

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Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	The double nut method is all well and good, unless your mount is really knackered and then it's useless. Just use a hammer and chisel.

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