172 Dogbone mount question?

[rustybolt]

Need mine doing, any idea the genuine Renault dogbone mount is? The one thats in a twist under the engine.

Is it worth considering the uprated one that KTEC sell? £40 i think it is.

Any problems with using that mount by anyone?

 

[graham_172]

get the k-tec one. worth it considering the cost of a new one from renault. another upgrade

 

[russ_0016]

People say these put more stress on the standard top mounts (which i agree with), but ive had a k-tec uprated mount fitted for a nearly 2 years and my other mounts were fine and still stiff when i had my cam belt changed 2 week ago. Just a bit more vibration in cabin with The poly bushes.

 

[m88ejr]

yep definately worth getting the ktec one as mine went twice in a year!!

 

[172Petey]

i have K-tec uprated version, really good mod but its not for those who like there ride comfy. Sends all manor of vibrations throught the steering wheel especially when your on tick over and the air-con is on!

 

[mini_nick]

What is the main sign that its gone?

 

[rustybolt]

trust me its gone, ive replaced all the others and every time i plant it theres a grinding. Checked last night and its the only explaination.

How much is the standard Renault one?

 

[mini_nick]

trust me its gone, ive replaced all the others and every time i plant it theres a grinding. Checked last night and its the only explaination.

How much is the standard Renault one?

I wasnt questioning you being correct sorry mate... was just wondering what the symptoms were so I could tell if mine ever goes! lol

 

[ben_p]

trust me its gone, ive replaced all the others and every time i plant it theres a grinding. Checked last night and its the only explaination.

How much is the standard Renault one?

phs2 is £50ish psh1 is £120 iirc

 

[rustybolt]

trust me its gone, ive replaced all the others and every time i plant it theres a grinding. Checked last night and its the only explaination.

How much is the standard Renault one?

I wasnt questioning you being correct sorry mate... was just wondering what the symptoms were so I could tell if mine ever goes! lol

i know you wasnt questioning it.

The symptoms on mine are grinding when i plant it, even more when i go up hills.

Ben - Ive ordered the KTEC unit, hopefully will last longer. Price of the reno one is the same so it makes sense to uprate it imo.

 

[mini_nick]

I wasnt questioning you being correct sorry mate... was just wondering what the symptoms were so I could tell if mine ever goes! lol

i know you wasnt questioning it.

The symptoms on mine are grinding when i plant it, even more when i go up hills.

Ben - Ive ordered the KTEC unit, hopefully will last longer. Price of the reno one is the same so it makes sense to uprate it imo.

Mine did that a bit when I was on Apex springs - it doesnt do it anymore now im on eibachs :S