I refurbished mine when I had the engine out. All I remember is that he two bolts that go into the engine were a nightmare to remove!
The bushes were worn but having said that they are not a tight fit!

If you are experiencing significant movement check the Torque Tamer mount underneath.

 

Was warned that our 'top mount' needed replacing, is it http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-KKB000421 - how does it differ from the Automatic version? http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-KKB101441

and the bushes 2 X http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-KKF000040 ?

TIA

 

Hi,

My engine vibrates.

I took off the inspection cover and saw there is forward and backwards motion when accelerating. Even during idle its visible.

Its vibrating on the bracket in this photo - either the bolts are loose (tried to tighten but wouldnt go any tighter) or the bush is worn.

So I've just ordered replacement bolts and bush from Rimmers and intend to try and replace this weekend.

I noticed that the one on the left has a nut that is welded on, so I will need to try and access the bolt from the inside (facing the o/s panel).

Are there any tips for this job?

Has anyone done the same thing?

Did mine awhile ago here is the link http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=658505&highlight=m66 should be straight forward job

 

Im having real trouble with this.

Been able to undo the bolt nearest the cabin. Thats now loose but is back on its thread so I can get leverage on it.

I cant seem to undo the one nearest the boot. No matter how much heat, how much plusgas and how much pressure it just wont budge!

Real, real pain in the arse. I cant get good leverage on it so am just using my ratchet, bolt head isnt stripping but my god it aint budging.

Its also a smaller size than the other one which is wierd.

 

Vibratechnics :broon:

 

Try a rattle gun to shock it loose.

 

Did it

Applied lots of heat for a few minutes and then a dose of plusgas and it came off with relative ease.

New bushes and new bolts with grease now fitted. Hooray!

 

OK was able to do it but problem remains.

Now I noticed there is movement from the rubber engine mount thingy. I think its from there, its definatly moving on there.

Should I just got for a replacement or could it just be loose?

 

I had this on my old F. The rubber mount is filled with fluid and it had split and let it all out!

 

Agreed - you will probably find that the engine mount / damper has split in two - mine had. It is quite a clever design - not just a lump of rubber.