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LiamR
15-12-2011, 17:22
You may of seen in my project thread that I took my engine out yesterday.

Upon closer inspection, the front passenger side engine did this.....

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/liamroadnight/DSC_2027.jpg

http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb387/liamroadnight/DSC_2028.jpg

Now i dont profess to be being a renault 5 genius but I am sure thats knackered lol!!!

So where are people buying their mounts these days??

And whay implications/symptoms would this broken mount have had on my car when it was being driven? A bit of wobbling and vibrations???
car.crash
15-12-2011, 18:35
loggs having some uprated ones knocked up for a really good price. have a look in the group buys thread.
THE MASTER
16-12-2011, 09:37
the mount shown above is very normal to find it broken or about to brake.
one of the things i always check when doing a clutch or g/box replacment etc
Bigfoot
16-12-2011, 09:44
I got in to my work place the firstline version of the engine mounts for a local member, they are quite good we found, maybe not as strong as the pearl version which has been discontinued for a while though.
LiamR
16-12-2011, 10:33
Glad to hear I am not an isolated case :-)

As for the firstline engine mount- how much can you get it for then please mate??
Bigfoot
16-12-2011, 10:44
If your close to Crayford or sittingbourne they can get one in stock next week for £8.57 inc vat
Big Steve - Raider
16-12-2011, 11:53
Its very common to find this Liam. :(

I bet a fair % of members cars who don't have their head under the Bonnet have also got a broken gearbox mount.

Problem is it's just relying on the bond strength of the Rubber to the Metal. Poor old design really :crap:
LiamR
16-12-2011, 12:08
Sittinbourne is ten mins from where I live. I would be very appreciative if u could sort that for me mate?:-)
LiamR
16-12-2011, 12:11
Steve- yes your right it is a bit of a poor design. At least it's not too expensive to fix though, which is a good thing.

I do actually wonder how many people are driving around with the gearbox mount broken???

Will I ever get my 5 running again with all I keep finding!! Lol.
Bigfoot
16-12-2011, 12:40
You have PM about the part :)