Bit left over ! ! !

[phillpot]

Had a fun day today replacing exhaust gaskets and thought I might aswell do engine mounts while I'm at it. All went reasonably ok but when all done and having a tidy up I noticed there is a spacer on one of the old engine mountings (which actually looked fine but already had the new ones so used them).
Reckon I could cut the two holes into slots and slip it in but which side ? Or do I need it ?



Seen better days . . . .



Can't have too many 9/16" spanners . . . .

Edited by phillpot on Sunday 13th February 07:39

[TVR Beaver]

Mine is on the drivers side... can't you tell from the old mounts which one it came off?... I'm not sure if they are all fitted this side??
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Look at your pic.. It's fitted there... which mount is that??

[phillpot]

Mounts are the same but from marks in paint from nuts etc. I would have guessed drivers side, just looking for confirmation !

[TVR Beaver]

I know they are the same... I ment from where the bolts went v against a face etc.... I'm sure you'll be okay with drivers side... I spent a bit of time positioning the engine also... getting the gaps the same on exhaust manifoulds to top rails... have you done this?... I've seen some with a 10mm gap but on the rail at the other side... not long before its knocking..

Cheers

[BliarOut]

It's a TVR special, when the engine cranks things can hit the chassis rails hence the spacer to cant it across a bit. Many people leave it out as it's only fitted one side but it definitely *should* be there.

[phillpot]

TVR Beaver said:

I spent a bit of time positioning the engine also... getting the gaps the same on exhaust manifoulds to top rails... have you done this?... Cheers

No I haven't, was just getting dark as I finished yesterday and been out today. Thanks for the tip, will take a look tomorrow.

[TVR Beaver]

phillpot said:

No I haven't, was just getting dark as I finished yesterday and been out today. Thanks for the tip, will take a look tomorrow.

Yes.. worth doing.. Think I can get my Index finger under both sides... not quite a calibrated measurement but gives you a good idea