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Westfield SEiW Zetec Off Side Engine Mount...URGENT...PLEASE!
lordbenny - 29/6/15 at 04:41 PM

Mine snapped today,I'm have a road trip planned with my daughter who is over from Australia for just two weeks. Westfield have none in stock and have a two week make/powdercoat and delivery date on a replacement.

PM or Call me on 07976 929843 if you can help.

owelly - 29/6/15 at 04:46 PM

Are they not just standard type engine mount bobbins? Like the Landrover type ones? Any half decent motor factors will have something similar on the shelf.

CRAIGR - 29/6/15 at 05:07 PM

If it was anything like mine it was the metal part of the mount that cracked and nearly snapped. Can you not get it welded up and braced ?

lordbenny - 29/6/15 at 05:23 PM

This is what it looks like....can it be welded?

ian locostzx9rc2 - 29/6/15 at 05:32 PM

Could be welded up looks a pretty poor design might be worth checking the one on the other side aswell

femster87 - 29/6/15 at 05:35 PM

quote:
Originally posted by lordbenny
This is what it looks like....can it be welded?



Yes it can, where in the country are you? If your are close to me I can suggest a decent fabricator who would do it while you wait

dilley - 29/6/15 at 05:42 PM

I'm in Cambridgeshire, I'll reweld for you....

lordbenny - 29/6/15 at 06:19 PM

Sutton, Surrey, SW London. I'll try a local place tomorrow.....will the weld be strong enough?

Mark100 - 29/6/15 at 06:20 PM

serch ebay for

CASARVA-LOCOST-KIT-CAR-ZETEC-ENGINE-MOUNTS-ALL-ENGINES

not my ebay ( ive just nicked the picks and details ) but ive got a set going spare if there any good to you

gremlin1234 - 29/6/15 at 06:40 PM

quote:
will the weld be strong enough?
you can see the original weld was stronger than the nearby material.
edit, and brace it a bit if you can.

[Edited on 29/6/15 by gremlin1234]

HowardB - 30/6/15 at 05:52 AM

where about's in the world is the original OP?

lordbenny - 30/6/15 at 07:30 AM

quote:
Originally posted by HowardB
where about's in the world is the original OP?


I dont understand!

rusty nuts - 30/6/15 at 07:40 AM

quote:
Originally posted by lordbenny
Sutton, Surrey, SW London. I'll try a local place tomorrow.....will the weld be strong enough?

AdamR20 - 30/6/15 at 08:19 AM

quote:
Originally posted by lordbenny
Sutton, Surrey, SW London. I'll try a local place tomorrow.....will the weld be strong enough?


Done correctly, it will be stronger than the original. I had the same issue with mine and it's still going strong a few years after I tweaked it

HowardB - 30/6/15 at 08:25 AM

quote:
Originally posted by lordbenny
quote:
Originally posted by HowardB
where about's in the world is the original OP?


I dont understand!


Ooops I missed that one,. too far from me,.


As per previous, a good weld will be more than good enough, and any concerns get an additional brace added.

good luck

lordbenny - 30/6/15 at 08:34 AM

Found a welding place 1 mile from my house!!!

http://www.specialistweldingservice.co.uk/contact/

He's quoted £60 to fabricate a new base plate in 6mm steel (current one is 5mm) use the old plate as a template and weld it all up. About the same price as a new one from Westfield and it will be done in a couple of days. Can't complain about that!

ragindave - 30/6/15 at 09:24 AM

One was forsale on the Westfield forum.


http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/113994-zetec-engine-mount-os/

[Edited on 30/6/15 by ragindave]

lordbenny - 30/6/15 at 09:29 AM

I think that's for a black top zetec and not a silver top one. It's not the same as mine.

kingster996 - 30/6/15 at 09:30 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ragindave
One was forsale on the Westfield forum.


http://forum.wscc.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/113994-zetec-engine-mount-os/

[Edited on 30/6/15 by ragindave]


Note - although that looks different, it will fit - it's the newer version that sits to the left of where your current one will have gone to allow it to fit Blacktops (oil filter position). I have one of them on my Silvertop.

You can just see it here:




[Edited on 30/6/15 by kingster996]

lordbenny - 30/6/15 at 10:04 AM

Well, you learn something new every day! As I said, my local welder is fixing mine so I think I'm sorted. Thanks for all your invaluable replaces though guys. X

lordbenny - 30/6/15 at 07:48 PM

Funny that when I asked Westfield themselves if it would fit I got this reply....

Hi Andy
No unfortunately they are different.

Kind regards Mark

Mark Walker

Technical / Engineering Manager
Potenza Sportscars Limited

kingster996 - 30/6/15 at 09:03 PM

quote:
Originally posted by lordbenny
Funny that when I asked Westfield themselves if it would fit I got this reply....

Hi Andy
No unfortunately they are different.

Kind regards Mark

Mark Walker

Technical / Engineering Manager
Potenza Sportscars Limited

Better remove my engine then

lordbenny - 7/7/15 at 03:25 PM

Sorted with an extra 1mm thickness on the plate. Courtesy of SWS http://www.specialistweldingservice.co.uk/contact/

perksy - 7/7/15 at 08:25 PM

Not the first one of these that has failed and they are worth checking whenever you do a nut n bolt check of your westfield

kingster996 - 8/7/15 at 10:52 AM

Looks like oil pressure sender cut out is missing? I assume you have relocated it?

lordbenny - 8/7/15 at 01:06 PM

Oh yes!