rear engine mount snap

[mike's r5]

hi guys, i have the rear engine mount off scoff that uses v8 mounts, i was reversing out of a drive on a hill and my gearstick moved so far it almost hit the dash then realised i now have a dent in the bonnet:cry:. on further inspection the rear engine mount has broke into pieces and engine had lifted and hit bonnet, what do u think could cause the rubber to do this, i did not use the bracket for scoffs mount that was with the standard mount in photo. thanks mike

[Phoenix Autosport]

maybe the rubber mount itself isnt intended to take the load in the direction its being applied in when used with those mounts :scratch: , not trying to diss his work at all as they look great and i have been thinking of getting one myself, interested to see what people think :crap:

[car.crash]

I've seen a few fail now and wondering if the stiff rear is doing all the work due to the fronts being soft. It's a quick and cheap part to replace but if it's wiped out your bonnet it's a shame :(.

Loggs punted out a fair few sets of the fronts now to compliment scoffs rear so it will be nice to see if any break once a full set are fitted. I know Robbie runs these on his 500hp 5 but I think he may have added a bolt onto his rear for extra strength.

Im sure brigsy has a full set on his van and he drives it like he stole it so I'm sure between the 2 of them it will show up any weaknesses in the rubbers when 3 are fitted.

[Brigsy]

Ive got all 3 fitted on my van, no problems as of yet and i dare say i drive it a lot harder than most. I never had any problems with the rear mount only although i had 2 new front standard mounts.

All i can think is that your front mounts are very soft and the rear mount is moving a lot? If you can break this mount easily a standard mount wont last you 5 mins:D

[p30esteves]

I broke mine last week the same way as yours, you just need to buy one from ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Discovery-V8-Engine-Mount-Mounting-Rubbers-/280467096994?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item414d2445a2

[djinuk]

Im also running all 3 v8 mounts, all good so far,.

[Bigfoot]

Maybe get Loggs other two and make a complete set up :)

That way just need 1 more person so he can start making them :)

[GT Josh]

Maybe get Loggs other two and make a complete set up :)

That way just need 1 more person so he can start making them :)

I may be interested mate, how much is he looking for??

[mike's r5]

Yep gonna get the two front off logg, put standard one back on for now, the gear stick still moves a bit so think I have damaged the fronts, I didn't no if it was my fault for not putting the plate on with new mount that came off old one. Thanks mike.

[Bigfoot]

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=25278&highlight=engine+mount

Get your name down :D