[928uk] had or needs engine mounts ?

[Ben Hodges]

The solid mounts + engine dampeners setup stopped in 82 so the move to
hydraulic started from MY83.

Cheers
Ben

On Mon, 17 Jun 2024 at 11:07, Simon Crowe via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
wrote:

> Hi Duncan,
>
> The S4/GTS mounts are hydraulic, unlike the earlier ones which I believe
> are solid.
>
> I have the same issue on a Mini where the hydraulic mount has failed and
> it’s causing all sorts of vibrations and even the occasional knock.
>
> They are great when new, but I understand it’s the constant exhaust heat,
> plus heat cycles, that cause them to fail.
>
> Cheers,
> Simon.
>
>
>
> > On 17 Jun 2024, at 09:50, Paul R Smith via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk>
> wrote:
> >
> > The original mounts don't collapse, they sometimes tear though.
> Standard measurement is sump level with cross-member.
> >
> > Smiffy
> >
> > On 17/06/2024 08:02, kenworthy via 928uk wrote:
> > Is there a standard dimensional check for all models Phil or only the S4?
> > Mine are 45 yo but still look fine.
> > Duncan
> >
> >
> >> On 2024-06-16 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://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
> >
>
>