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foggyjames · Jun 19th, 2002, 21:14

The 360 turbo modders always recommend that you fit new engine mounts to cope with the extra power, as the old ones go soggy with age. Put the bonnet up, and rev the engine to ~2.5k rpm quickly - does the engine rock much? mine does, and i think it needs new mounts quite soon.

i think it would have to be pretty extreme for the mount to fail, but they definitely go 'soggy' with time. as you obviously are doing, its always wise to check the underside of these cars for rust - it creeps up on you, as the rust proofing is not what it should be.

cheers

james

Jun 19th, 2002, 21:14	#2
foggyjames 300 Register Keeper Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 09:13 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Nottingham	RE: 340 front engine bearer The 360 turbo modders always recommend that you fit new engine mounts to cope with the extra power, as the old ones go soggy with age. Put the bonnet up, and rev the engine to ~2.5k rpm quickly - does the engine rock much? mine does, and i think it needs new mounts quite soon. i think it would have to be pretty extreme for the mount to fail, but they definitely go 'soggy' with time. as you obviously are doing, its always wise to check the underside of these cars for rust - it creeps up on you, as the rust proofing is not what it should be. cheers james __________________ VOC 300-series Register Keeper '13 V70 D4 SE Lux '89 740 Turbo Intercooler '88 360 Turbo Intercooler '84 360 GLT '81 343 GLS R-Sport '79 343 DL '70 164