Advice on V6 Rear Engine Mounts

paulh260260 · 12th September 2019, 20:43

My 05 2.5 V6 connie has failed its MOT on the lower engine mounting. I've had a look at both Rimmer Bros and DMGRS and found quite a difference in pricing for a replacement so would appreciate any guidance to help me get the right one.

Rimmer Bros quote £69.95 for part No KKH101383

DMGRS quote £24.99 for a part that references KKH101383 and KKH101385

I haven't taken the old one out yet but think its the original one having had a quick look under the car.

So the question is..which one should I get, will the DMGRS one be OK?

Cheers Guys

Arctic · 12th September 2019, 22:04

Hi Paul.
If you lower engine mount is the original then it will have the letter P stamped on it.

This mount below will do fine for the V6 petrol engine.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...IAAOSwIgNXszS5

Manual
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-2-5...IAAOSwIgNXszS5

You could also go for a power flex one as below, bit more work involved though to get it ready for fitting, whereas the one above is straight fit.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POWERFLEX...0AAOSwFGNWRd4a

paulh260260 · 12th September 2019, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arctic

Hi Paul.
If you lower engine mount is the original then it will have the letter P stamped on it.

This mount below will do fine for the V6 petrol engine.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...IAAOSwIgNXszS5

Manual
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-2-5...IAAOSwIgNXszS5

You could also go for a power flex one as below, bit more work involved though to get it ready for fitting, whereas the one above is straight fit.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POWERFLEX...0AAOSwFGNWRd4a

Cheers Steve, I've ordered one.

Hopefully see you at the October Nano meet

Paul

Rich in Vancouver · 14th September 2019, 02:58

The Powerflex bushing is a real workout to fit to the bracket.
Its one of those jobs where having 3 hands would be a real asset.
I was on the verge of giving up but realised if I left it till the next day my arms and shoulders would feel even more sore.
I ended up using my big C-clamp as my third hand...supported by my chest.

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Arctic Give to Learn Freelander 2 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 18,699 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 6,407 Times in 3,874 Posts	Hi Paul. If you lower engine mount is the original then it will have the letter P stamped on it. This mount below will do fine for the V6 petrol engine. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-...IAAOSwIgNXszS5 Manual https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MG-ZT-2-5...IAAOSwIgNXszS5 You could also go for a power flex one as below, bit more work involved though to get it ready for fitting, whereas the one above is straight fit. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/POWERFLEX...0AAOSwFGNWRd4a __________________ Arctic Givology Learn to Give Everything is Achievable ad altiora tendo. Check out our Nano meet dates http://www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk/ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/index.php?thepage=howto " You do the work , we supply the expertise " Last edited by Arctic; 12th September 2019 at 22:07..

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Rich in Vancouver Gets stuck in MG ZT-T Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: White Rock, BC on Canada's Pacific Coast Posts: 849 Thanks: 338 Thanked 367 Times in 210 Posts	The Powerflex bushing is a real workout to fit to the bracket. Its one of those jobs where having 3 hands would be a real asset. I was on the verge of giving up but realised if I left it till the next day my arms and shoulders would feel even more sore. I ended up using my big C-clamp as my third hand...supported by my chest. __________________ ZT-T190, Anthracite, LHD, Left the Line on June 24, 2002, Sold new in Switzerland, spent time in Germany, Imported to Canada in September 2021