engine mounts

[BaggedE30]

Just bought a Mk1 CLio RSI but the engine mounts need doing? how much do you think a garage should charge to do them?

 

[16v_jon]

which ones need doing all of them are not hard all you need is a jack and a few hand tools

 

[BaggedE30]

which ones need doing all of them are not hard all you need is a jack and a few hand tools

im not sure what ones need doing, how do i tell? the engine rocks really bad though and so does the gearstick move quiet a bit when i put on and come off the gas

is it easy for a complete amateur to fix? bare in mind the most i have ever done mechanically is put a backbox on and do an oil change

 

[Daz]

Gearstick movement etc.. is usually dogbone mount - which is about a 20min job.

 

[BaggedE30]

ok cool, it does move alot lol, like almost an inch id say, also uc an feel the engine moving..is theer a guide anywhere on how to do it?

 

[cliorod]

BaggedE30,
I can recommend a mod here.I have rallied a Williams engined Clio for the last 5/6 years.I got an engineering workshop,to remove the old rubber type bush,in the "dogbone" mount.Replace it with one of nylon,with a steel insert ~~ definitely stops a lot of the gearbox rocking.It cost me about £10 ~~ cheaper than a new one.If you are want one doing,and are struggling to get it done,send me the mount and I will sort it for you.