Lower engine mount...once more. - Page 2

workaholic_ro · 27th July 2010, 18:55

Required materials: a broken old lower engine mount, a new polyurethane vibration dampener, a rag, a blunt knife, a propane/butane torch and a Rover 75:

Forgot about the pliers:

The flame must NOT touch the rubber, only the aluminium frame, which is hot enough when the rubber starts to smoke. That's the moment when it can be removed easily. At least this worked last time for a Mondeo rear tie rod...
We don't want to burn the old broken rubber, just to remove it:

This was not supposed to happen, we only needed the smoke !

Instant flame causes instant melted rubber drops which "decorate" the skin with instant blisters. Wear protective gloves ! (a little bit too late for me, this time - close pics censored)

Sandpaper an a few drops of solvent (remember the rag ?) and these parts are ready for mating:

....But the aluminium frame is a little bit too tight. In lack of a press or a vice, we called the cavalry:

Done !

Unfortunately my KV6 is not ready for the new part (which it was actually designed for), because this is how it looks since yesterday morning:

Therefore it will go to a friend's diesel, which probably needs it much more than the V6. Hopefully I'll be able to post some news in the next days.

Finished part (with the cavalry as background). It all took about 10 minutes (you may check the EXIF information)

Jakg · 27th July 2010, 19:15

Mentioned before... but any idea on price?

workaholic_ro · 27th July 2010, 19:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakg

Mentioned before... but any idea on price?

I've noticed your previous post. An exchange service would not be practical due too the distance and fees. We can only talk about the vibration dampener for the moment. As you can see it is not very difficult to install one.
I will be able to tell a price if and when will have a final and tested version. Happened to me before to announce a price for an unfinished project and it was one of the causes that killed that project... Don't want to disappoint people again. (See VIS valves oil barrier project).

Jakg · 27th July 2010, 19:42

Ok, thankyou anyway - will wait and see how it goes

mantianak · 27th July 2010, 20:18

You make it look so easy! Will be keeping an eye on this thread out of interest. Well done so far!

workaholic_ro · 2nd August 2010, 14:33

Just another update...

milosnikolic · 2nd August 2010, 14:42

I am waiting for the price info too, especially because postage to Serbia will be much cheaper then to UK (at least one advantage of living in Eastern Europe)

btw, great job Fidel !

Jules · 2nd August 2010, 15:01

Goodo Fidel.
How does the car behave & feel now.
ie
Smoothness verses noise level compared to original bush?

BTW your Car must be on a very steep hill for the last Photo

2Diesels · 2nd August 2010, 15:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

BTW your Car must be on a very steep hill for the last Photo

I knew something didn't look right I just couldn't pinpoint it

workaholic_ro · 2nd August 2010, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jules

Goodo Fidel.
How does the car behave & feel now.
ie
Smoothness verses noise level compared to original bush?

BTW your Car must be on a very steep hill for the last Photo

Oops, posted it as I got it, my fault. It is not my car, and not my photo, I gave the bush to someone to test it before knowing that he's an alpinist.

I'll call him tomorrow for the first impressions.
( As stated when started this thread, I had a small accident and I have to fix my car prior to test it myself.
Radiators, cowl, fan, aluminium bumper beam....)

27th July 2010, 18:55	#11
workaholic_ro Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cluj Posts: 551 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Redesigned lower engine mount. Further steps! Required materials: a broken old lower engine mount, a new polyurethane vibration dampener, a rag, a blunt knife, a propane/butane torch and a Rover 75: Forgot about the pliers: The flame must NOT touch the rubber, only the aluminium frame, which is hot enough when the rubber starts to smoke. That's the moment when it can be removed easily. At least this worked last time for a Mondeo rear tie rod... We don't want to burn the old broken rubber, just to remove it: This was not supposed to happen, we only needed the smoke ! Instant flame causes instant melted rubber drops which "decorate" the skin with instant blisters. Wear protective gloves ! (a little bit too late for me, this time - close pics censored) Sandpaper an a few drops of solvent (remember the rag ?) and these parts are ready for mating: ....But the aluminium frame is a little bit too tight. In lack of a press or a vice, we called the cavalry: Done ! Unfortunately my KV6 is not ready for the new part (which it was actually designed for), because this is how it looks since yesterday morning: Therefore it will go to a friend's diesel, which probably needs it much more than the V6. Hopefully I'll be able to post some news in the next days. Finished part (with the cavalry as background). It all took about 10 minutes (you may check the EXIF information) __________________ Renee Descartes walks into a bar, the bartender says 'sir can I get you a martini 'Descartes says 'I don't think...' and he disappears Cheers, Fidel Last edited by workaholic_ro; 27th July 2010 at 19:13..

27th July 2010, 20:18	#15
mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	You make it look so easy! Will be keeping an eye on this thread out of interest. Well done so far! __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

2nd August 2010, 14:33	#16
workaholic_ro Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cluj Posts: 551 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Just another update... __________________ Renee Descartes walks into a bar, the bartender says 'sir can I get you a martini 'Descartes says 'I don't think...' and he disappears Cheers, Fidel

2nd August 2010, 15:01	#18
Jules This is my second home ZT 260 SE Twilight and 10 other 75 ZT's :O Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Conwy NORTH WALES Posts: 11,094 Thanks: 512 Thanked 1,116 Times in 763 Posts	Goodo Fidel. How does the car behave & feel now. ie Smoothness verses noise level compared to original bush? BTW your Car must be on a very steep hill for the last Photo __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Newbies do now!! 1. Plenum drains..all 3 or 4 year dependent 2. Cooling fan..All speeds functioning 3. Bonnet cable divider block

27th July 2010, 19:15	#12
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	Mentioned before... but any idea on price?

27th July 2010, 19:42	#14
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	Ok, thankyou anyway - will wait and see how it goes

2nd August 2010, 14:42	#17
milosnikolic Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Belgrade Posts: 395 Thanks: 32 Thanked 26 Times in 16 Posts	I am waiting for the price info too, especially because postage to Serbia will be much cheaper then to UK (at least one advantage of living in Eastern Europe) btw, great job Fidel !