Alternative to Powerflex Upper Engine Mount insert?

[Ph1listine]

Been running a Powerflex upper engine mount insert for a while now and the dashboard rattles like mad! I can't seem to find an OEM replacement though. Anyone know where I can get hold of one? This yellow one is the softest Powerflex do

 

[hipwell]

Just take the insert out? The only other options are the pure Motorsport one and the vibratech, both which will be worse than your current setup.

I fitted one a few weeks ago and I agree, it rattles like mad, but doesn't really bother me, the car has got no refinement whatsoever anyway so you might aswel enjoy it feeling a bit stiffer.

 

[Ph1listine]

Just take the insert out? The only other options are the pure Motorsport one and the vibratech, both which will be worse than your current setup.

I fitted one a few weeks ago and I agree, it rattles like mad, but doesn't really bother me, the car has got no refinement whatsoever anyway so you might aswel enjoy it feeling a bit stiffer.

Fair points thanks, will see what it's like when out, I thought there would be an OEM equivalent to the yellow insert.

True it does drive better with it in but this is a daily driver (mad I know lol)

 

[bloke]

you could just fix the rattly dash?

 

[Ph1listine]

you could just fix the rattly dash?

Problem is you fix one then another appears..

 

[imprezaworks]

Remove it and fit a febi one. Kangoo is the same iirc

I removed mine as coupled with an evol dogbobe mount it annoyed me too much.

 

[PhillipM]

Probably better off removing it, fitting a new mount and uprating just the lower torque arm/dogbone if it's still not tight enough.

 

[bozothenutter]

Loosen the 4 bolts holding the mount, let the engine idle and find a sweetspot.
Tighten.
Did that with my Vibratechs....still more vibe compared to standard, but less annoying.

 

[Krarl]

Just take the dash out

 

[JamesBryan]

My Vibratechnic/Ktec mounts vibrate less than what the Powerflex insert did...

 

[Krarl]

My Vibratechnic/Ktec mounts vibrate less than what the Powerflex insert did...

Same, Vibra engine and gearbox and a black series dogbone and it's liveable with solid top mounts and solid wishbone bushes hahaha

 

[Usr117063]

I have vibratech gearbox mount and black series dogbone with just the stock upper mount and it works well

 

[R3k1355]

If it's just a daily driver a new OEM mount should be fine? Unless you're always driving at 10 tenths.