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 jimmyhackers
Seasoned Pro  Location: birmingham Registered: 14 Jun 2011 Posts: 1,099 Status: Offline |
Post #1
just a quick question here which i think i know the answer to but i want reassurance.the two pyramids shaped rubber engine mount on the top. should they be able to rock back an forth due to space. or shoul both rubbers peaks be touching the metal enclosing? i figure mine are 16 years old and knackered and need to be replaced? thanks for any info ________________________________________ the world is changed by people in sheds |
 Posted 22nd Oct 2011 at 11:02
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mik
Seasoned Pro  Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
Post #2
They are not a key structural part of the mount, more like bump stops. They don't really do much in terms of stopping the engine moving, all they seem to do is stop the paint from getting damaged. Better to look at the mount itself - is there excessive engine movement? If so it might be fractured and need replacement. It can look OK but is fractured and only the weight of the engine is holding it together. Or the cradle might be cracked (not uncommon but relatively easy fix done by daveyboy on here). If the mount itself is actually still OK you can get it chocked which reduces engine movement. A properly supported engine helps get power down, improves gearchange quality etc. If the mount is original chances are it's fubared anyway by now. I'm doing mine soon - after I've sorted the rear axle bushes. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 22nd Oct 2011 at 12:10
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monkeyman
Seasoned Pro  Location: Sunny St Albans Registered: 01 Oct 2008 Posts: 1,955 Status: Offline |
Post #3
A while ago someone on here was selling top mount chocks, there were basically a right angle of 2-3mm aluminium that reduced the movement within the mount. Im sure you could make your own.________________________________________ Spanner Monkeys Monkey SpannerForum Search Clicky |
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Posted 22nd Oct 2011 at 21:03
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,817 Status: Offline |
Post #4
or just buy a new buffer.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 22nd Oct 2011 at 21:09
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jimmyhackers
Seasoned Pro Location: birmingham Registered: 14 Jun 2011 Posts: 1,099 Status: Offline |
Post #5
yeah tbh my old 1.4 had the same problem and i solved it with a wooden chockive literally just done the same on my gti and FOOKIN ELL car is super sexy smooth to drive now  the judder man has been banished : D ________________________________________ the world is changed by people in sheds |
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Posted 12th Nov 2011 at 12:00
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eliotrw
Seasoned Pro  Location: Southwark Registered: 18 Jul 2010 Posts: 4,864 Status: Offline |
Post #6
I'm going to make up chocks soon, just need to copy the one I made for myself________________________________________ Ex- Phase 3 China GTi-6 T-Reg |
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Posted 12th Nov 2011 at 14:42
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jimmyhackers
Seasoned Pro Location: birmingham Registered: 14 Jun 2011 Posts: 1,099 Status: Offline |
Post #7
i just got a pit of 6 mill ply, 1 inch by about 6 used a bench grinder to make one edge pointed and then cut a groove in the centre. i greased the groove and aroldydeted the other side then just hammered it into place. using the esiting hole i put a little screw through just for peice of mind________________________________________ the world is changed by people in sheds |
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Posted 12th Nov 2011 at 22:00
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