Front engine mount

[Jasonm]

Hi guys!

My front engine mount, which goes to the front cross member has a lot of play... I'm really struggling to find a replacment and I'm wondering if anyone can help?

I don't mind if its a standard replacement, or polyeurothane - ill go for whichevers cheaper

Cheers!

 

[h701micra]

They usually do have a lot of play. You can fill the gaps with silicone or a chunk of rubber to stiffen it up if you wish

 

[Jasonm]

I've never heard of doing that with bushes lol.
Does it actually work?
I'd prefer to replace them for new if they're still available, it's a lovely car in original condition so I'd quite like to keep it that way, rather than bodging it

 

[h701micra]

It does certainly work. Tisnt a bodge either. If the rubber has cracked or snapped then replace it beforehand.
But using a polyurethane sealant to fill the gaps takes up the play
The front doesn't really do much so by filling it with eith poly or a chunk of rubber your improving its effectiveness. It can then assist the rear engine mount

 

[Jasonm]

I suppose its worth a go, Never tried it before so I might be in for a surprise!
Just to confirm, is this the stuff you mean? http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p67949

Seems like a cheap solution anyway

 

[h701micra]

Not the one I personally used but I see nothing wrong with it

 

[sebastm]

Hi all !
Who can explain why there is not front engine mount on the automatic k11's ?

 

[r-reg-sr]

No explanation but neither do manuals.
probably to do with force involved would bend the front eventually (cross member)

 

[r-reg-sr]

They have it but seem hardly used.it is all loose

 

[SirChris]

Just to attend to this all, they do not sit tight to be honest... Not much force is exerted on them, the rear however has loads.

 

[sebastm]

thank you for your response, and sorry to have posted it on a k10 post.