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Replacing engine and gearbox mounts

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Does anyone have a guide to replacing engine and gearbox mounts? Any hints and tips? Any special tools required?

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I think accepted practise and what i did is to hacksaw through the metal band that is around the rubber bush, carefully so as not to cut into the actual metal mount.   this releases the pressure and it can then be bashed out. A press is best to push the new ones in,  some probably hammer them in,  and dont fit them upside down…

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Hmm, think I'll do the lower front and the gearbox mount first, can't get my head round how to remove either of the side ones.

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It's the front and rear engine mount that gets most wear, so a good idea to start with these.
Just have a good look at the side ones and replace if cracked or broken.
I've still on my original side engine engine mounts..

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www,cabby-info.com has TIMBOS write-up on this subject.

http://www.cabby-info.com/Files/EngineMounts.pdf

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Ah, that's exactly what I need, thanks Briano1234

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Are you going to fit replacement rubber mounts or poly bushes, be aware that the poly ones can increase vibration over the softer rubber items.

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Yeah, just the standard rubber ones. Although I have to admit the poly bushes do add some drama.
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