Technical Engine mount

[Blueboy54123]

hi guys I'm going to replace the top engine mounts 2011fiat panda 1.2 petrol will I need to support the engine, /gearbox while doing this please

 

[The Panda Nut]

Yes. Have a look at ePER. It may well give a procedure. These mounts hold the engine, so if you take them off, unsupported it wiìll efectively fall out. If you support on jacks you must spread the weight. Best to use an engine hoist. May be a ratchet strap or two, and you need a strong beam to support the weight.

 

[DaveMcT]

I use a plywood cradle under the engine that bears on the sump joint flange. It works well for temporary support while changing timing belt or anything where the engine mount has to come out. Always use top support when removing more than one mount at once.

Long term support needs a crane or a cross-beam above the engine with an adequate ratchet strap.

Gearbox mount is fine with the jack under the gearbox.

 

[koalar]

I put a jack and a plank under the sump when i remove the mount

Simple and works

 

[Blueboy54123]

I put a jack and a plank under the sump when i remove the mount

Simple and works

Thanks koaler

 

[Yolanda]

I put a jack and a plank under the sump when i remove the mount

Simple and works

Yes, that's what I did when changing the cam belt. A good size piece of wood to spread the load.

 

[Blueboy54123]

Thanks koaler

Koaler what's your thoughts on the engine mount can the rubber be replaced and if so what your thoughts on a silicone replacement is the rubber encased or is it a loose pop in replacement TIA

 

[Blueboy54123]

Koaler what's your thoughts on the engine mount can the rubber be replaced and if so what your thoughts on a silicone replacement is the rubber encased or is it a loose pop in replacement TIA

would you say the rubber has had it

 

[koalar]

Looks like it's got plenty of life yet to me


No you can't just change the insert


On a road car I wouldn't advise fitting something like this either

 

[Blueboy54123]

Looks like it's got plenty of life yet to me


No you can't just change the insert


On a road car I wouldn't advise fitting something like this either

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Ok thanks mate

 

[Yolanda]

Blueboy. What's the reason why you want to replace the mount.

 

[koalar]

Clutch judder from stationary in first or reverse

It's in another thread

 

[Yolanda]

Sounds like a dog bone mount.

 

[Yolanda]

Clutch judder from stationary in first or reverse

It's in another thread

Just read the other thread, maybe not the dog bone then.