Is this my dog mount gone ? With video

[fishmitten]

Got a clunk whilst moving back and forward , tested it with handbrake on and as you can see the back of the engine moves quite a lot , an the clunk is clearly heard ... I'm guessing dog mount but want to be sure before buying on , also should I just change the engine mount as a matter of course ?
Thanks

 

[DaveDreads]

Yep dog bone, best to upgrade with powerflex bushes, they're only £40 quid.

 

[The Fatty]

Yep dog bone, best to upgrade with powerflex bushes, they're only £40 quid.

can you use the original dogbone and just insert the new bushes?

 

[DaveDreads]

Yes but only with poly bushes, the old ones can be an arse to remove a knife is usually needed,
you can't buy oem bushes though, you have to buy a new dogbone.

 

[James]

Drill a s**t load of holes through the old bush to weaken them, and just bash the hell out of it with a hammer

 

[Diagro]

Be warned.
Poly dog bone will add extra vibrations into the cabin. Some cars it's not so much but on others like mine it's a serious amount.

A brand new dogbone is approx 40 to 50 from renault and that's the best way to go.

 

[DaveDreads]

I've got polybushed everything and uprated engine mounts and i've never had any extra vibration at all.

 

[dann2707]

I noticed a bit of vibration at first but after a week, sadly, it died down Was such a nice vibration too

 

[DaveDreads]

Batteries ran out on your love eggs?

 

[dann2707]

That's actually given me a really good idea for an Xmas present thank you Dave

(no not mum related) lol

 

[James]

Updated dog bone on my clio added no vibration at all.

The even harder mount on my MPS added a slight vibe, but it just made it feel 'sporty'

 

[Mr Plums]

Anyone got a link to these uprated dog bones with bushes?

Or just the bushes whichever works best.

Thanks

 

[Jekyll]

The powerflex dogbone is one of the cheapest and most effective mods to do on the 172/182's other than chrome indicator bulbs!

http://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/products/Clio II (inc 172 & 182)-426/1.html

 

[DaveDreads]

Anyone got a link to these uprated dog bones with bushes?

Or just the bushes whichever works best.

Thanks :smile:

You can get them from Euro Car Parts.

 

[Mr Plums]

Is this a good deal?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004AZO90S/?tag=cliospnet01-21

 

[DaveDreads]

That's pretty much the going rate for them anywhere, ECP was the same.

 

[Mr Plums]

That's pretty much the going rate for them anywhere, ECP was the same.

Thanks mate

 

[fishmitten]

Quick update , change dog bone for a powerflex ...... Knock is still there lol ...... Stupid renaults !!!!

 

[warwickstingray]

Other Mounts and check under gear lever. Basically if you can move the engine significantly with one hand they've gone soft.
Also they don't cope with fast and furious gear changes at all well. A quick roll as opposed to a stomp on the throttle means you can use standard mounts.

 

[dann2707]

Have you checked the other mounts @fishmitten ?

 

[fishmitten]

Yeah just checked the top engine mount ....... Fcuked.com . The nut is just spinning round , do those kangoo mounts have the same part numbers etc ?