Hydramount gunge

Vossy · 20th April 2021, 13:47

As I was cleaning my car the other day I noticed a smell of what I thought was coolant coming from the front drivers side, when I opened the bonnet I was faced with this brown gunky stuff on the hydramount and partially sprayed around, I guess the air from the pully's blows it about.

I know these mounts were originally filled with a glycol mix which would explain the smell.

I'm not losing any coolant nor can I see any signs of a leak from the water pump/thermostat housing area.

Just wondered if this stuff looks like the fill for these mounts? Looking through old posts I would say it is, seems a new mount is in order.

Thanks.

janker · 20th April 2021, 16:32

Hi deffo looks like you need a replacement DMGRS are best dont buy any cheap fleabay ones.

Good luck

Vossy · 20th April 2021, 16:49

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Originally Posted by janker

Hi deffo looks like you need a replacement DMGRS are best dont buy any cheap fleabay ones.

Good luck

Hi, I thought it was 👍🏻 yeah I keep away from cheapies.
Thanks.

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roverbarmy · 20th April 2021, 16:57

Looks exactly the same as mine did when it leaked.

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bendrick · 20th April 2021, 20:16

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

Looks exactly the same as mine did when it leaked.

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Did you notice a great deal of difference after it was changed or was it minimal?

roverbarmy · 20th April 2021, 20:17

No difference but I caught it early.

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bendrick · 20th April 2021, 22:35

OK cheers just wondered

Getting mine changed next week it was noticed oozing 3 years ago within a week of me buying the car so well overdue to be changed. There were other priorities to be seen to in the meantime

bendrick · 29th April 2021, 19:20

Just an update on the result of renewing my faulty hydra mount for those interested.

The scenario was that after buying my diesel 75 almost 3 and a half years ago I took the car up to Jules within a couple of weeks to repair items that I was aware of when buying the car and for Jules to give it a service plus a once over to identify any other real or potential problems.

Amongst a number of items he pointed out was that gel was oozing from the hydra mount but given a long list of other items to deal with there therefore more urgent matters to attend too first.

Due to addressing other matters over a period of time plus obviously a lost year due due to the pandemic with little milage added to the car it has taken me this long to get round to changing over the mount which of course has naturally deteriorated further during this extended period.

I had been experiencing for some time quite severe vibrations through the steering wheel plus increased engine noise/ vibration when any strain was put on the engine such as accelerating and when the engine was put under increased pressure going up a hill, away from lights etc.

So off to Colwyn Bay Tuesday with the hydra mount finally amongst the list of things to be changed.

Now I suppose like most people its always nice to see or experience a real improvement when a damaged item is replaced as a justification or just satisfaction that your money has been well spent.

The existing hydra mount upon removal was found to be totally dry and empty by this stage and the new one fitted.

The 200 mile journey home through a mixture of dual carriageways and twisting mid Wales and English border roads would provide the perfect road test for braking, accelerating, hill climbs and cruising.

And what a difference the new hydra mount has made, nil steering wheel vibration even under the most testing of conditions and the only description to the drive I can make is 'transformative smoothness' to the whole performance of the car.

I don't think that I noticed one gear change from the autobox during the whole 200 mile journey due to the newfound smoothness of the whole performance. A truly remarkable transformation to be honest

I'm not suggesting the the previous ride was awful or anything but what a difference.

I suppose that other factors can and will influence any degree of noticeable improvement or otherwise in other peoples cars scenarios but if anyone is humming or harring about changing an obviously damaged hydramount I wouldn't hesitate in getting it done as soon as is feasible.

20th April 2021, 13:47	#1
Vossy Why? ... MG ZT+ Cdti Auto saloon. Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Blockeswich, South Staffs Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 173 Thanked 483 Times in 330 Posts	Hydramount gunge As I was cleaning my car the other day I noticed a smell of what I thought was coolant coming from the front drivers side, when I opened the bonnet I was faced with this brown gunky stuff on the hydramount and partially sprayed around, I guess the air from the pully's blows it about. I know these mounts were originally filled with a glycol mix which would explain the smell. I'm not losing any coolant nor can I see any signs of a leak from the water pump/thermostat housing area. Just wondered if this stuff looks like the fill for these mounts? Looking through old posts I would say it is, seems a new mount is in order. Thanks.

20th April 2021, 16:32	#2
janker Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon & MGZT 190 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Leek Posts: 390 Thanks: 333 Thanked 57 Times in 39 Posts	Hi deffo looks like you need a replacement DMGRS are best dont buy any cheap fleabay ones. Good luck __________________ This vehicle was the 53,401st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,551st 75 CDT Club to be made out of 3,403 This vehicle was the 5,192nd 75 in White Gold Metallic (code: GMN) to be made out of 12,251 White Gold Metallic 75s My New Addition MGZT 190 Trophy Blue 2001 Petrol.

20th April 2021, 16:57	#4
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	Looks exactly the same as mine did when it leaked. Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk __________________ Oil in my veins!

20th April 2021, 20:17	#6
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	No difference but I caught it early. Sent from my SM-G903F using Tapatalk __________________ Oil in my veins!

20th April 2021, 22:35	#7
bendrick Gets stuck in Ex CDT Auto Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Barry Posts: 655 Thanks: 76 Thanked 266 Times in 155 Posts	OK cheers just wondered Getting mine changed next week it was noticed oozing 3 years ago within a week of me buying the car so well overdue to be changed. There were other priorities to be seen to in the meantime

29th April 2021, 19:20	#8
bendrick Gets stuck in Ex CDT Auto Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Barry Posts: 655 Thanks: 76 Thanked 266 Times in 155 Posts	Just an update on the result of renewing my faulty hydra mount for those interested. The scenario was that after buying my diesel 75 almost 3 and a half years ago I took the car up to Jules within a couple of weeks to repair items that I was aware of when buying the car and for Jules to give it a service plus a once over to identify any other real or potential problems. Amongst a number of items he pointed out was that gel was oozing from the hydra mount but given a long list of other items to deal with there therefore more urgent matters to attend too first. Due to addressing other matters over a period of time plus obviously a lost year due due to the pandemic with little milage added to the car it has taken me this long to get round to changing over the mount which of course has naturally deteriorated further during this extended period. I had been experiencing for some time quite severe vibrations through the steering wheel plus increased engine noise/ vibration when any strain was put on the engine such as accelerating and when the engine was put under increased pressure going up a hill, away from lights etc. So off to Colwyn Bay Tuesday with the hydra mount finally amongst the list of things to be changed. Now I suppose like most people its always nice to see or experience a real improvement when a damaged item is replaced as a justification or just satisfaction that your money has been well spent. The existing hydra mount upon removal was found to be totally dry and empty by this stage and the new one fitted. The 200 mile journey home through a mixture of dual carriageways and twisting mid Wales and English border roads would provide the perfect road test for braking, accelerating, hill climbs and cruising. And what a difference the new hydra mount has made, nil steering wheel vibration even under the most testing of conditions and the only description to the drive I can make is 'transformative smoothness' to the whole performance of the car. I don't think that I noticed one gear change from the autobox during the whole 200 mile journey due to the newfound smoothness of the whole performance. A truly remarkable transformation to be honest I'm not suggesting the the previous ride was awful or anything but what a difference. I suppose that other factors can and will influence any degree of noticeable improvement or otherwise in other peoples cars scenarios but if anyone is humming or harring about changing an obviously damaged hydramount I wouldn't hesitate in getting it done as soon as is feasible.