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...good.
If I were to do this job again, and I probably will as I am planning on headwork and cams eventually, I would get the proper tools to do it.
I also replaced the damaged top mount with a Vibratechnics one.
I've got to say, there is a fair bit more stuff to remove to do this job than...
If it's just the ally base plate it's just updated not solid, change it for a standard one if you want, I loved the vibratechnics mounts when I had my 182.
Ahh ok, just to undo them. Ok tah.
When I am less tired I'll have anther go. I always find things are 10x harder when yer tired.
Just bought a vibratechnics upper mount to replace the one I just broke...may as well eh? :)
small update, got my new vibratechnics engine mounts so got them fitted this weekend!
image by Jack 172, on Flickr
image by Jack 172, on Flickr
Also eventually got the final confirmation for my new reg :)
image by Jack 172, on Flickr
...by Jack 172, on Flickr
i have also just sent the car to MWM for dephaser, cambelt,aux belt and rocker cover reseal
i have ordered my vibratechnics engine mounts which i am waiting for and cant wait to fit.
future plans are as follows in no particular order:
buckets of some sort with...
...car and bring it home.
The spec was perfect for what I was looking for,
RS Tuner 98 Ron Map
Ktec stainless stealth exhaust
ktec/vibratechnics engine/gearbox mounts
powerflex purple dog bone mount
ITG panel filter
Ktec solid top mounts
Eibach solid top mounts
Cup dampers
brembo HC discs...
Don't worry about K-Tec, they are made by vibratechnics and I'm fairly certain the red means absolutely nothing other than a hiked price. Had both mounts with a polybushed dog bone and it made the car a lot nicer. JJC rally do them cheap.
...including repairing/replacing anything that isn't right including the timing belt. Putting 6 months tax on it and fitting a brand new vibratechnics gearbox mount, breather tank etc etc.
I am looking for £4000 ono given the work I have done and the parts I have fitted in the above spec but...
Powerflex you can get off ebay or Euro Car parts,
Vibratechnics mounts you can get off ebay too, or from K-Tec with their logo on,
both similarly priced.
...filter fitted and some decent oil used.
I was getting knocking of the exhaust when on and off the throttle as there was just a vibratechnics engine mount fitted. I got a gearbox one and got that fitted. The car feels much tighter now.
All the studs removed, degreased, and refitted with...
...way loose at the hub a few times, the exhaust and box knocking like a c**t when on and off the accelerator (standard g/box mounts and a vibratechnics engine mount is not a good combination) and trying to find a good balance with the damping/tyres it wasn't the most consistent of days but fun...
...Then at a later date you can replace the main engine mount and the upper gearbox mount
with either OEM parts from Renault, or K-Tec/Vibratechnics if you want to upgrade.
Those are all the engine and gearbox mounts, there's only three.
Edit : Jesus I took so long writing that lot the...
I have a vibratechnic top engine mount and it's a bit vibratey
Nice than the previous top engine mounts i previously had!
Also have a powerflex dogbone mount, but standard gearbox mount
On mine I've got standard wishbone and steering rack bushes, solid top mounts, Vibratechnics engine mounts and a yellow Powerflex dogbone mount.
Its perfect, nice to drive with no vibrations.
Couldn't tell you mate, I just upgraded mine when I knew it was to blame,
it stopped the knocking when lifting on and off the throttle,
then I bought Vibratechnics/K-Tec engine mounts which stopped the excessive engine movement I had.
Have you checked the engine for movement?
I had all kinds of knocking from the engine and exhaust manifold on old standard mounts,
as soon as I polybushed the dog bone and changed the engine mounts for K-Tec/Vibratechnics mounts,
it all stopped.
...inc flywheel and bottome pulleyt and with the clutch on (got all the pics to prove )
195 chip
Straight through magnex exhaust
Vibratechnics engine mounts allround
Beige Injectors
Sitec fuel pump with inline fuel pressure gauge in engine bay
Escort RST Pro Alloy rad( larger than fiesta )...
...my new 197/200 style smooth bullets are ready to be put that i got in the spray shack group buy
and got my powerflex inner ARB bushes fitted this morning, just the PMS solid top mounts/brace and a vibratechnics gearbox mount to put on now ready to be back on the road with the new gripper LSD
For solid engine and gearbox mounts get Vibratechnics.
Demon tweeks sell them and so do ktec. Same design, but ktec's are black powder coated.
http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/engine-mounts/car/renault/clio-98-05-172/2004/2-0-16v
http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2655...
...really not technical so please don't talk too technical.
I have a 172 (non cup) with FK Konigsports coilovers, K-Tec solid top mounts, Vibratechnics engine and gearbox mount, uprated dog bone mount.
What suspension components are required to change to keep the car feeling fresh?
To copy...
No mate. I've spent £800 on a ph1 that had just had dephaser and cambelt done.
Spent between £1,000-1,200 on top so far, that has got me buckets/coilovers/service items/seatbelt/cup alternator/vibratechnics mounts/polycarb side windows.
Not sure where 14k came from, or that I weigh 18 stone.