Engine Mount replacement tips

[Thundersports]

I don't expect this will be the last bit of advice I ask........How difficult is it to replace the engine mounts? Also i'm guessing they are Rover SD1 mounts?

[Twistygit]

pretty straight forward but as with every thing one these cars a bit fiddlily
worth checking if you have a spacer inbetween to lift engine up a bit, unless there is plenty of height manifold to chassis

[pearly]

Just replaced mine with SC Power's version, drivers side was reasonably easy as there is a spacer behind the studs, once you find a spanner to get in the small space and get enough leverage on it.
Passenger side was very difficult to extract the old mount, due to the chassis being slightly closer,took a lot of jiggling to get it out, SC Power's mount was slightly bigger, I had to shorten the studs by about 5mm and grind an edge off the top of the mount just to get it in.
Start off with a jack under the the sump, a piece of timber to protect the sump from damage.
Loosen one mount first to give you the movement for jacking while changing the other.
Make sure you have a beer in fridge for when you are done Good luck

[chris2002hk]

Are the mounts Landrover parts or SD1 or other? I wouldn't want to have to grind down a part that is suppose to be a replacement part. I would prefer original fit if possible.

[pearly]

chris2002hk said:

Are the mounts Landrover parts or SD1 or other? I wouldn't want to have to grind down a part that is suppose to be a replacement part. I would prefer original fit if possible.

SC Power's isn't an original part, they don't use standard rubber and the it is in-cased all the way round unlike standard which hasn't got metal at the top and bottom (this is what makes it slightly larger), also they they made the studs a bit longer.
Some cars may have more room to play with than others,but it was very tight on mine. The grinding is just on the top outer corner, and only a small amount was removed, and given a radius to slip it past the chassis.
I believe the originals are SD1, but it can get a bit hotter for the these mounts than what was intended in a TVR due to the proximity of the cats, this causes the rubber to break down prematurely.

[Thundersports]

Thanks. Has anyone used the Mount cradles that Clever Trevoe advertise?