[928uk] had or needs engine mounts ?

[phil rick]

yes, not the best job in the world to do but it does make a large
difference in the smooth way it drives.
i guess those that have had a 928 for years will have grown with it and
those that have recently bought one would not realize how smooth they
should be.
cheers
Phil

On Sun, Jun 16, 2024 at 4:10 PM Simon Crowe via 928uk <
928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:

> 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
> >> ________________________________
> >> 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
> >> To:smiffypr at gmail.com  <smiffypr at gmail.com>
> >> 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
>
>