Lots of movement in gear stick when backing off???

[len_beach]

I have suspected that my engine mounts may be a little shonky ever since I bought the car. It is due for its 48k service shortly at which time it will be getting new discs, pads, plugs, belts etc. but I want to nip this exhaust knocking, gearstick shaking issue in the bud at the same time.

Basically, I don't get any (noticeable) knocking/axle tramp on acceleration. I do get an exhaust knock when I start the car (could obviously be the w@nk exhaust) and when accelerating and backing off, the gear stick visibly jerks.

Are these signs of shoddy mounts, which should I replace or should I try adjust them?

cheers guys and gals.

 

[leighk18]

i get this probelm in my 1.2 i worried the fact the gearbox mite be on the way out ??

 

[benji&eka]

engine, g/box mounts

 

[Batman]

either engine mounts or possibly gear linkage most likely number one

 

[MOFO]

mine does the same but mine is only on 33,000????????

 

[len_beach]

engine, g/box mounts

either engine mounts or possibly gear linkage most likely number one

Any idea which mounts or is it a case of trial and error?

Is there anything visual I can look for in each mount?

Cheers guys.

 

[Fred@BTM]

dogbone and gearbox mounts

 

[len_beach]

dogbone and gearbox mounts

All mounts Fred? What are the costs involved and anyone know part numbers or can I use GSF?

 

[edde]

dogbone and gearbox mounts

All mounts Fred? What are the costs involved and anyone know part numbers or can I use GSF?

Just use Renault stuf infact you can just change the bushes as thats all that wears on them for hard stuff cheaply.

Dogbone is £40 engine £45 or so.

 

[len_beach]

All mounts Fred? What are the costs involved and anyone know part numbers or can I use GSF?

Just use Renault stuf infact you can just change the bushes as thats all that wears on them for hard stuff cheaply.

Dogbone is £40 engine £45 or so.

Cheers Edde. I take it that is £45 just for one mount? Do you have any part numbers for each engine mount and costs if possible?

 

[edde]

Just use Renault stuf infact you can just change the bushes as thats all that wears on them for hard stuff cheaply.

Dogbone is £40 engine £45 or so.

Cheers Edde. I take it that is £45 just for one mount? Do you have any part numbers for each engine mount and costs if possible?

Mechanical bits
Engine mount drivers side - 6000073669 £42.90 + vat
Engine mount rear stabiliser bar - 8200103802 £28.00 + vat
Engine mount pass side front - 7700795688 £30.45 + vat
Engine mount pass side rear ( under battery tray ) 8200089697 £20.31 + vat

They are old prices

 

[Batman]

most likely dogbone mount, but cud be upper or lower gearbox mount i have brand new spare set underneath my bed hehe

 

[len_beach]

most likely dogbone mount, but cud be upper or lower gearbox mount i have brand new spare set underneath my bed hehe

Are they just in case Bruce or is that a hint at a sale?

 

[Batman]

there just incase as i thought mine had gone and i could shake the whole side of the engine round after buying i went to fit and the garage hadnt bolted the top mount in hence it moving about so i bolted it up and its fine- i know there common for failing especially when having an uprated bottom mount (which i do) so there gathering dust until a knock arrises again

 

[len_beach]

I'll try an adjustment then fellas and take it from there. From what I gather, uprated dog bones are not recommended due to movement transfer to other mounts?

 

[edde]

I'll try an adjustment then fellas and take it from there. From what I gather, uprated dog bones are not recommended due to movement transfer to other mounts?

They are good you'r just moving the weekness to more expensive parts new dogbones arn't that much.