Dogbone

[DomP182]

Mine must be gone due to the jerkyness on and off the throttle, not really wanting a vibrating dash so is oe the best and cheapest option? Any idea how much

 

[hipwell]

Not sure how much OE ones are but probably the best option for standard.

I don't seem to have noticed any increased vibration from my blue powerflex though.

 

[imprezaworks]

I've got the yellow power flex one, it's fine.

 

[leeds2592]

Mines powerflex'd and it only vibrates quite a bit when I've got the AC on.

 

[JamesBryan]

Purple Powerflex one settles down after 100 miles or so.

Fitted one to my mates recently and it was like standard, no vibration at all.

I think it depends on the condition of your other mounts as to how much vibration you get once fitted.

 

[bloke]

£40 for genuine new dog bone. i fitted one once, tried it with a bar to see how much they flex when new, took it straight back off and fitted powerflex one and the customers request. sort as buggery even when new!!

 

[DomP182]

Only reason I asked is that I fitted the kangoo top engine mount and that vibrates like crazy. There's no gap between the rubber and the metal U shaped piece of metal

 

[imprezaworks]

Unless you fit the insert?

 

[imprezaworks]

 

[bloke]

the gap is minimal to say the least, but it's not worth just replacing one mount as that will show up how worn the others are.

 

[davo172]

2 options tried them both.
Remove doggone turn big bush 90derees and refit that takes out a lot of movement .
You will see why it makes a difference when you get it off as bush has gaps either side in housing to alow the forward and backwards movement .
When you turn it gaps are top and bottom so less movement.
Other option buy power flex just fit the larger bush leave small one std that's what I did . No movement or rattles or vibrations.

 

[DomP182]

I will try the dogbone rotation idea, then replace if it makes little difference. I have also done the upper gearbox mount.

 

[bearne1]

Any idea if this is the correct 'OEM' dogbone?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/R...a3d9fef35ee54dcd523fd7664f364fe252b8b8&000461

 

[magic354]

Any idea if this is the correct 'OEM' dogbone?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/R...a3d9fef35ee54dcd523fd7664f364fe252b8b8&000461

No idea, but here's the genuine Renault item for a 182, same price too:

http://www.renaultpartsdirect.co.uk/product/renault-clio-172-182-mount-rear/

 

[bearne1]

Any idea if this will fit OK?