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Plunky - 17/6/13 at 09:12 AM

Hi,

I have a formula 27 with a 2.0 ford zetec engine fitted.

There is ALOT of engine movement when accelerating, going over bumps etc.

Can anybody recommend any poly bushes to replace the original rubber mounts with please? Also, has anybody used/fabricated an upper engine stabiliser bar/brace for this setup?

Thanks,

Liam

jacko - 17/6/13 at 04:11 PM

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=gal&user=jacko&folder=engine%20stabiliser%20mounting
This is how i stopped mine from moving side to side
Jacko

britishtrident - 17/6/13 at 04:23 PM

Normal rubber Landrover Series or Defender engine mounts are what you require they are cheap as chips you may have to space them up by packing them with plate washers.

Plunky - 18/6/13 at 06:25 PM

Are the standard landrover mounts stiffer? Does anyone know if you can get poly versions?
Can anyone tell me what mounts the gearbox without me having to go and look under the car? Just me being lazy!
Might aswell change all the mounts at the same time.
I just can't believe how much movement there is through the gear stick!

britishtrident - 18/6/13 at 07:12 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Plunky
Are the standard landrover mounts stiffer? Does anyone know if you can get poly versions?
Can anyone tell me what mounts the gearbox without me having to go and look under the car? Just me being lazy!
Might aswell change all the mounts at the same time.
I just can't believe how much movement there is through the gear stick!



You really don't want anything stiffer than Landrover Series 3 engine mounts.

The gearbox mount just be a big soft Sierra mount, there is harder version available for the Type9 http://retweeter.co.uk/magento/index.php/engine-drivetrain-exhaust/type-9-sierra-gearbox-mounting-rubber.html

Also your gear lever has a rubber joint halfway up --- getting rid of that makes a big difference.

Plunky - 18/6/13 at 07:50 PM

quote:
Originally posted by britishtrident
quote:
Originally posted by Plunky
Are the standard landrover mounts stiffer? Does anyone know if you can get poly versions?
Can anyone tell me what mounts the gearbox without me having to go and look under the car? Just me being lazy!
Might aswell change all the mounts at the same time.
I just can't believe how much movement there is through the gear stick!



You really don't want anything stiffer than Landrover Series 3 engine mounts.

The gearbox mount just be a big soft Sierra mount, there is harder version available for the Type9 http://retweeter.co.uk/magento/index.php/engine-drivetrain-exhaust/type-9-sierra-gearbox-mounting-rubber.html

Also your gear lever has a rubber joint halfway up --- getting rid of that makes a big difference.



Thanks for the info!

I noticed the rubber joint halfway up the gear stick, what's the best way of removing it? Cutting it out and rewelding the shaft?