Zetec Engine Mount Part 2

[Guest mac801123]

Hi all

 

Well over the past few weeks I have been looking at the nearside engine mount on my zetec thinking how to make a stronger fix to the engine.

 

The mount had a lug to go up to but there was a gap of 1" for 2 of the bolts and 3/4" for the other bolt.

 

Option 1: Leave it and hope for the best.

 

Option 2: Weld 3 tubes to the mount then bolt through them.

 

Option 3: Cut off offending lug and move engine mount closer to the engine.

 

Well option 3 was the best option so off it came...

 

2mins with a angle grinder (with cutting disk) then with the grinding disk.

 

And here is the result.........

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike

[fry61]

It's great when a plan comes together;but are there no rubber/metal engine mounts between bracket & chassis? May help with the gear selector prob we discussed on Saturday,regards Bob.

[Guest mac801123]

It's great when a plan comes together;but are there no rubber/metal engine mounts between bracket & chassis? May help with the gear selector prob we discussed on Saturday,regards Bob.

 

Hi Bob

 

Yep it does look rather good!!!

 

Only 3 mounts, 2 engine and 1 gearbox (std sierra gearbox bush)

 

Might get you to weld 2 small bits of tube just to finnish off (M10 x 10mm long)

 

Let me know if your up for that.

 

Thanks Mike

[fry61]

No probs with that;you should have my phone no. somewhere--probably on your "shelf unit";or post me on here,regards Bob.