gearbox mount ?

[JMF894]

I seem to get a lot of clatter and movement through the gearlever when i drive over bad bumps and lumps in the road.

Would this suggest i need to look at my gearbox mounts?

I already know my exhaust knocks on the chassis just as it passes the gearbox if that helps?

Jimbo

[mrzigazaga]

JMF894 said:

I drive over bad bumps and lumps in the road.

Would this suggest i need to look at my gearbox mounts?

Jimbo

No..It would suggest you need to look where you are going....Sorry mate..Couldnt resist it..It wouldnt hurt to check..Peace of mind is a good thing..Ziga

[JMF894]

mrzigazaga said:

No..It would suggest you need to look where you are going....Sorry mate..Couldnt resist it..It wouldnt hurt to check..Peace of mind is a good thing..Ziga

[Gandalf]

Jim just having my gearbox mounts renewed - word to the wise not an economy fix as the mounts are Monopoly money! But having seen the state of them it explained a lot of the unauthorised gearbox on exhaust pipe action!

[GV]

There should be a poly alternative but I do know any leakage of oil ruins the originals - I've just fitted poly bushes for my centre box mounts and they work a treat.

[Wedg1e]

Apart from the gearshift extension mounts, the gearbox itself sits on the chassis on two 'bobbin' type mounts; these perish with age but are also attacked by stray gearbox oil which dissolves them! Once the mounts disintegrate, the torque reaction of the drivetrain can make the engine and 'box as a whole twist fore and aft on the engine mountings, lifting the gearbox off its bobbins... probably also causing exhaust clatterings and so on. I found my car's bobbins were shot when I took the engine and gearbox out - and that was 10 years ago.

[adam quantrill]

I mist have quite a few of those bobbin mounts because over the years I have got through a few boxes and the secondhand ones have quite often had them on. I shall add them to the parts hoards list ;^)

[AM400]

Gandalf said:

Jim just having my gearbox mounts renewed - word to the wise not an economy fix as the mounts are Monopoly money! But having seen the state of them it explained a lot of the unauthorised gearbox on exhaust pipe action!

Replaced mine recently. They were only around £20 took me about half an hour.
The originals were like marshmallows, it really tightend the box up. I also replaced the linkage bushes with poly ones whilst under there.

Andy

[Wedg1e]

AM400 said:

Replaced mine recently. They were only around £20 took me about half an hour.
The originals were like marshmallows, it really tightend the box up. I also replaced the linkage bushes with poly ones whilst under there.

Andy

I found they are the same size as the shock-absorbing mounts on the handles of certain equipment of which we had piles lying around at work...

[Oz2]

AM400 said:

Replaced mine recently. They were only around £20 took me about half an hour.
The originals were like marshmallows, it really tightend the box up. I also replaced the linkage bushes with poly ones whilst under there.

Andy

how did you go doing the linkage bushes from under the car,still waiting for mine to arrive

[JMF894]

Oz2 said:

how did you go doing the linkage bushes from under the car,still waiting for mine to arrive

Can the mounts be changed with the car jacked up or do i really need to put it on a lift? I dont have a pit.

Jimbo

[Gandalf]

AM400 said:

Replaced mine recently. They were only around £20 took me about half an hour.
The originals were like marshmallows, it really tightend the box up. I also replaced the linkage bushes with poly ones whilst under there.

Andy

Andy do you happen to have the part no`s?
As I have been quoted a lot, lot, lot, more than £20!
And could do with a cheaper alternative

[pjtvr390se]

Are these what you are looking for?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROVER-SD1-GEARBOX-MOUNTS-PAIR-N...

Edited to add - Seems like someone likes them as they have gone down by two since I up loaded this ten minutes ago!

Edited by pjtvr390se on Tuesday 20th September 08:08

[Wedg1e]

40 x 40mm with M8 thread each end, just over £4 each...

http://www.novibration.co.uk/acatalog/M8_Thread.ht...

[Transmitter Man]

Good find.

Andrew,

As you're only in N. London are you bringing your car to the Ace Cafe tomorrow night?

Phil
420 SEAC

[Transmitter Man]

Good find.

Andrew,

As you're only in N. London are you bringing your car to the Ace Cafe tomorrow night?

Phil
420 SEAC

[JMF894]

Wedg1e said:

40 x 40mm with M8 thread each end, just over £4 each...

http://www.novibration.co.uk/acatalog/M8_Thread.ht...

Just tried to buy a couple and it's telling me I need to spend a minimum of £30!

Jimbo

[Wedg1e]

JMF894 said:

Just tried to buy a couple and it's telling me I need to spend a minimum of £30!

Jimbo

Ah right. There are other on-line suppliers though. Sixteen quid a pop is a bit steep IMHO from that Ebay seller. I don't need any for work or I could add a few onto an order... maybe you could get a group-buy going?

[350zwelgje]

JMF894 said:

Can the mounts be changed with the car jacked up or do i really need to put it on a lift? I dont have a pit.

Jimbo

Changed mine with the wedge on axle stands. With a pit or it up in the air, it is probably a bit easier. Hardest were the bolts into the rear of the gearbox.

Rob

[AM400]

Gandalf said:

Andy do you happen to have the part no`s?
As I have been quoted a lot, lot, lot, more than £20!
And could do with a cheaper alternative

Hi Steve,

No part numbers but they are the same as the ebay link posted on this thread. I got mine from Ebay and I think it was this seller. You can definately get them for a lot less than you have been quoted.

Andy