[928uk] had or needs engine mounts ?

[Simon Crowe]

Changing old mounts for new is a pain job, but it’s probably the single biggest transformational change I have ever felt in a car. Unlike suspension, brakes and tyres etc, (which also wear out gradually) I don’t think we notice just how bad old MM introduce noise, vibration and harshness.

> On 16 Jun 2024, at 15:43, Paul R Smith via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
> Really, the engine sitting low is just confirmation that the mounts have collapsed, the functional test is whether the engine can move a bit side to side. You don't even need to start it, just stand at one side and try to rock the engine with one hand.
> 
> I remember the first ones I ever did (for someone else, many years ago), the owner was so pleased, he said it was "like a new car". Previously the mounts were so flattened that there was metal to metal contact that would make a horrible noise and vibration at a certain revs.
> 
> (That was a car had been recently bought from a supposed classic/sports car specialist, not a 928 enthusiast.)
> 
> Smiffy
> 
> On 16/06/2024 15:11, phil rick via 928uk wrote:
> 
> and with the bonnet open you can see the engine rock from side to side
> slightly when cranking, engine does mot move on cranking with collapsed ones
> 
> On Sun, Jun 16, 2024 at 2:35 PM David Adler via 928uk <
> 928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
> 
>> Hi
>> 
>> Llewellyn Guildford on this forum did a very good guide on Youtube which
>> made me realise my engine mounts were in need of replacement. I used the
>> Volvo ones and also found this video very helpful:
>> 
>> Into the fold: Advanced layouts | Wix Studio (youtube.com)< https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUSXuJxJp5E&t=865s>
>> 
>> Regards
>> David
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>> From: 928uk<928uk-bounces at lists.928.org.uk>  on behalf of Andy Denton via
>> 928uk<928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>> Sent: 16 June 2024 12:08
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>> Cc:928uk at lists.928.org.uk  <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
>> Subject: Re: [928uk] had or needs engine mounts ?
>> 
>> He's supplying the Volvo ones. I've got them on my car. With regards to
>> checking if they need doing, place a long straight edge on top of the
>> intake plenum and strut brace. The edge should clear the strut brace by at
>> least 5mm
>> 
>> 
>> Cheers,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Andy
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> ---- On Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:52:34 +0100928uk at lists.928.org.uk  wrote ----
>> 
>> 
>> Out of interest...what mounts is Roger supplying now.
>> 
>> Smiffy
>> 
>> On 16/06/2024 11:36, phil rick via 928uk wrote:
>> 
>> most will know that original engine mountings collapse over time.
>> have just fitted some of Rogers excellent versions to my S4, but a quick
>> and easy check to see if yours need replacing or a seller says they have
>> been fitted and you want to check they have.
>> measure from the top of the P/S fuel rail cover to the bottom of the strut
>> brace as pictured below
>> 
>> https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fphotobucket.com%2Fu%2Fphil928%2Fa%2Fb5ff2e9c-3a29-4cd6-9750-028f505097cc&data=05%7C02%7C%7Ca5ca7221f6af4e09d25808dc8dfd16eb%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638541365350205441%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FsjtLtHFlqtV7qYRv54Lnrk5g5Yi3OqRS3FueFgXhvE%3D&reserved=0
>> <https://photobucket.com/u/phil928/a/b5ff2e9c-3a29-4cd6-9750-028f505097cc>
>> picture shows with the new mountings, should be around 25mm
>> original sunk engine mounts measured 40mm at the same place.
>> i know the cross brace can bend slightly over time but i guess most will
>> have bent at the same rate as mine.
>> cheers
>> Phil