18 replies to this topic

[Horace]

My side engine mounts need replacing.  The front/rears have never been replaced (95k on car).  Is it prudent to replace the front/rears at this mileage anyway, or do they last forever?

 

I don't want poly bushes etc., just standard replacement.

[slindborg]

its probably wise to if they are cheap enough... but probably not vital if you aren't doing lots of emergency starts

[GFWilliams]

Poly bushes were lovely on my car, transformed it. Don't make it vibrate too much... 

[Horace]

Really?  Qualify 'too much'?  This is my daily drive.  I sit in traffic alot.  I don't want new teeth.  I rarely do emergency starts 

 

[Zuber]

Got them in mine. Initially, they did vibrate quite a bit. Annoyingly so. But settled down fairly quickly...

[YawningHippo]

I have had them fitted and at low revs, ie pulling away using less than 2k revs it does vibrate a bit. They have only been in for about 30 miles so far though!

[scw02102]

If u fit two front and back it does vibrate a bit under 2k But u can just fit 1 it's less noticeable

[D-DAWG83]

I maybe blind, but on my SC 2.2, I cant see the front engine to get the poly inserts fitted. Am I missing something?

[Steve.i.am]

Front engine? The engine is in the back. Anyway, take undertray off, get underneath and you can't miss it.

[siztenboots]

in retrospect having fitted vibratechnics, I would not. Stick with the OEM ones.

[PaulCP]

in retrospect having fitted vibratechnics, I would not. Stick with the OEM ones.

Steve, can you elaborate on why? Do you have the road or race spec ones?

[Horace]

Given that there is no consensus on this one, think I'll play it safe and stick to OEM.  I've fitted the side mounts before no problem.  Are the front/rear mounts an easy replace?

[siztenboots]

in retrospect having fitted vibratechnics, I would not. Stick with the OEM ones.

Steve, can you elaborate on why? Do you have the road or race spec ones?

I now get noticeable gearbox chatter when coasting , road spec afaik I could try swap back just the gearbox side to oem to verify

[scw02102]

front and rear are easier to change than the sides just long treads

[Horace]

Hi All,

 

Can't seem to find a sticky for the front/rear mount replacement.  Does anyone have a guide?  Ta.

 

If I buy these,

 

http://www.autovaux....dster-opel.aspx

 

are they just a quick straight swap, or do I have to press them out/in?  Ta.

[Steve.i.am]

They fit into their carrier bracket like so..

 

 

Not sure if that is a tight interference fit or what?

 

If it were me I'd leave them alone as failures seem ultra rare - just replace in rare event any fail.

 

[scw02102]

sod getting that out and new one in Most fail just buy the inserts that squeeze in the gap so easy as its push fit

[Horace]

But I don't want poly inserts, as I want a pleasant cabin experience

[slindborg]

Same as Astra mounts, might be able to get them pre fitted and swap the whole assembly over There isn't a guide as they aren't common and no one has bothered lol I'll see if I still have the spare metalwork for one mount in the mancave