59 replies to this topic

[vocky]

Aren't these the same part on both sides, in which case wouldn't it be more acceptable if you replaced both with the slightly larger part?

that is possible, but you would need to consider;

loosening the front and rear mounts to allow the engine to sit at it's new position, before tightening them back up.

the engine/box weight being slightly higher up, probably not the end of the world, but you never know.

the exhaust moving slightly to suit the new position of the engine/box.

any wiring or pipes would need to be checked for their slightly different new position, unlikely to be a concern, but best be safe.

Edited by vocky, 12 April 2013 - 11:01 AM.

[rik]

what about those other mounts I've seen made by some other company.. are they any good?

[JohnTurbo]

The omega ones seem to come in 2 different lengths. Will measure mine when they come against the standard.

In the meantime I'm proud of this.....

[Thealastair34]

Aren't these the same part on both sides, in which case wouldn't it be more acceptable if you replaced both with the slightly larger part?

5mm id be happy at that being on both sides i bet standard compress that over time anyway

[oakmere]

I can't believe 5mm would make any difference.

[RalphyBMW]

Are the aftermarket Omega parts available from a Tier 1 manufacturer or someone spurious and aftermarket only?

[Dave W]

I've had an unbelievable morning with the nice chaps at Bristol Street Vauxhall in Newcastle. Despite only owning the car for 15 months it didn't take much searching on .org to be confident that the grinding noise from the left side of the engine bay under hard acceleration was a shot mount. As I have neither the skills or tools to tackle such a job I rang around for prices and Vauxhall seemed reasonable at £111 passenger and £125 drivers side fitted, considering that the mounts cost £65 each online. Gavin who I bought the car from said the driver side mount had been replaced recently and should be fine. Vauxhall insisted on a vehicle health check and advised that if a visual inspection could not identify the problem £65 would be incurred for a diagnostic. Given that this £65 would be a likely cost I decided to take the risk that my diagnosis was correct and booked the car in for the engine mount replacement. When I arrived Chris on the service desk seemed bemused by my request to have an engine mount changed, for which I would pay their quoted fee. Amazing I know, who'd have thought you could pay a garage to fix your car eh?? He said they may not have the part in stock, a diagnostic would be charged on a time/cost basis and would not be fixed at £65 and the cost of the work could be much more as he didn't even know how much a mount would cost. I authorised a road test and visual inspection only and was told that I would be contacted if an intrusive diagnostic would be required. A phone call came advising me that, to my amazement, the passenger side mount was shot! He also advised that the gearbox mount is on its way out. The cost for this work... £602. The mounts themselves from Vauxhall were quoted as over £200, I forget the exact amount, something around the £215 mark. Although this did include 'extra parts required' for the work (nuts to secure the mounts). A quick call to Courtenay Sport and I have panic bought their last two side mounts in stock for £61.25 each + P&P. I've spoken to Formula 1 in Newcastle who said they would fit the side mount at an estimated 1-1.5 hours labour. I'm toying with the idea of changing all 4 in one go. I've had some bad customer service in my time from car dealerships, but this is right up there!

[slindborg]

tbh thats your own fault for going to vauxhall.

[rob999]

I tried going into Vauxhall two weeks ago thinking I might get a small favour from them and it would only take about 12 seconds of their time. Nope, quoted £44.50. That's what happens when you take a Lotus to a Vauxhall dealer

[Baron Von Scubadaddy]

tbh thats your own fault for going to vauxhall.

Harsh but true
your better off with a motorsports workshop
or your local bloke you trust.

[Dave W]

I'd read that Bristol Street have a good VX specialist on several forums, had no problems with servicing last year. Their customer service is a huge let down. Any tips on where I should be looking? JPS in Blaydon and SPS in Consett seem to be mentioned frequently...

[Mangham54]

I found them to be great, but had to deal with Darren - as he knew his way round a VX. The others didn't have a clue...

[kitcar765]

i could do with replacing all mine while the timing chain gets done. Any update on the ones to go for? how are the vibra-technics?

[Dave W]

I just went for the OE mounts from Courtenay Sport, I am also considering the poly inserts for the front and rear mounts as they claim to prolong the life of the side mounts. As I said I got the last two OE mounts in stock, not sure if they'll get any more in. By the look of this thread they're becoming like hens teeth!

[NickB787]

I am running the poly mounts they do seem to do the job as claimed haven't (kiss of death) lost a side mount since changing to both front/rear poly.

[CocoPops]

Any more news on this shortage of engine mounts yet?

[Goosenka]

Lucky I stocked up eh

[LY_Scott]

erm, i ordered one off autovaux and got it next day just a couple of weeks ago.

[Goosenka]

erm, i ordered one off autovaux and got it next day just a couple of weeks ago.

 

Not OEM though

[LY_Scott]

ahh, no i guess not. I'm sure they'll be fine for me though. I'm not the emergency start type and im running Stage FA NA