Very useful post
On the basis that all 3 mounts are unlikely to fail at the same time can you comment on which you think was the most worn/damaged mount i.e the one most likely causing the vibration?
Ahhh the good old engine mounts...
I have just solved this problem in my Stilo. I had to replace three of the 4. N/S, O/S (gearbox) and the O/S Stabilising one. The engine used to clunk really bad and the rattle was driving me mad.
Part no's Are:
O/S Stabilising (Underneath) - 46781893 - £26.24 + VAT from Fiat
N/S - 51711216 - £66.78 + VAT from Fiat
O/S - 51776846 - £36.02 + VAT from Fiat
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just rang three local dealers - the part 51711216 £47.50 inc Vat at all three.
Waiting on them to get back to me in regards to timescales. The clunk noise a previous poster mentioned is the same on mine so will get all of them replaced over time as funds allow, as i'd imagine movement from the others will only shorten the life of the newly replaced one.
Just an update. I have finally managed to replace the gearbox mount over the weekend. I'm officially driving a different car now. The rattle from the cabin and the vibrations are completely dissapeared.
Another info has come to my attention that i would like to share. As i went to the service to replace the gearbox mount that I've purchased earlier for my JTD, the servicer tells me that the gearbox mount from the 1.8L engine would also fit the JTD engine with even better results (in reducing the vibrations) than the original JTD gearbox mount.
The reason the part from 1.8L engine is better in reducing noise and vibration in the cabin is that rubber parts on it are softer than the ones on the JTD part. This actually makes sence... because the JTD is heavier than the 1.8, therefore needed the harder rubber to carry the weight.
Not sure, but I think that the gearbox mount for the 1.8L is also cheaper than the one for JTD.
Just an update. I have finally managed to replace the gearbox mount over the weekend. I'm officially driving a different car now. The rattle from the cabin and the vibrations are completely dissapeared.
Another info has come to my attention that i would like to share. As i went to the service to replace the gearbox mount that I've purchased earlier for my JTD, the servicer tells me that the gearbox mount from the 1.8L engine would also fit the JTD engine with even better results (in reducing the vibrations) than the original JTD gearbox mount.
The reason the part from 1.8L engine is better in reducing noise and vibration in the cabin is that rubber parts on it are softer than the ones on the JTD part. This actually makes sence... because the JTD is heavier than the 1.8, therefore needed the harder rubber to carry the weight.
Not sure, but I think that the gearbox mount for the 1.8L is also cheaper than the one for JTD.
got the new mount fitted today... as others have said it makes a huge difference. I'm absolutely delighted with the car, seems so much more sold.. less vibrations and the clunking under acceleration/decceleration has gone too! A year and a half later I get the car how I want it. Very pleased indeed
evening all
I've been doing loads of searching on this, and other forums over the past year about an annoying (and embarrassing) rattle on my Stilo.
Basically, on a cold morning there is a nasty sounding metallic rattle coming from under the bonnet on the passengers side. The rattle is pretty constant in rhythm and seems to fade around 2krpm and dissapears above that. The rattle goes completely once the engine has warmed up, and seems to be related to the outside temperature, as on a cold day it rattles like crazy then slowly fades away. This is for about 25 mins of driving on a 5degrees or below day, 10 mins for about 15 degrees and the problem is not there at all on a summers day at about 25degrees and above.
Stranglely on a very cold day it can warm up, and dissappear while driving around town, then after driving at steady revs on a motorway for hours I come to a junction and the engine is put in neutral and annoyingly the rattle (although quiet) reappears!
As i'm sure you can guess, this is driving me crazy.
I've almost come to the conclusion it's something to do with the Crank/Aux Pulley being worn, however all the posts I've read mention the rattle for this should be coming from the drivers side of the bonnet, not the passengers, where mine seems to come from.
There really seems to be some clued up bods on here, so if you could please please take the time to give your opinions as to what is wrong with my very sick car i'd be very grateful indeed.
Thanks
Mike