940 engine mounts

[WUMPSTER]

can i replace the hydro engine mounts for the 740 solid ones

[Jebus]

Yes you can, but you need the mounts/brackets from the 740 etc to fit, you can make your own with hockey pucks (technically not the best idea, but many have done before, and you won't die) There are also poly replacements that are a bolt in solution

[Laird Scooby]

The big question is, why would you want to? Hydraulic engine mounts are much smoother than solid ones.

[WUMPSTER]

Thanks for the replies guys i decided to go with the original hydro ones fitted one today before the rain and wind decided it was go in doors and light the fire time lol must say just doing the one atm has made a big difference to it

[griston64]

Originally Posted by WUMPSTER

Thanks for the replies guys i decided to go with the original hydro ones fitted one today before the rain and wind decided it was go in doors and light the fire time lol must say just doing the one atm has made a big difference to it

Easy job ? I'm thinking of doing mine when I do the front end refurb

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by griston64

Easy job ? I'm thinking of doing mine when I do the front end refurb

I've not done one on a 7/9xx Mark but done a couple on other cars (mainly 800 series Rovers) and with either an engine hoist or a thick block of wood to spread the load on the sump, easy enough, undo the nuts, lift the engine, pull the old one out then Haynes it with the new one.

[WUMPSTER]

Its an easy job took me 30 mins to replace the nr side one this morning but do give them a blast of wd40 or something a day before hand makes life easier 13mm socket and a 16mm is all thats needed and a block of wood and jack just dont lift the engine to high because of the heater pipes ect tbh you dont have to lift it much to get them out i cut out a notch in the block to sit where the drain plug is

[griston64]

Sounds ideal. I was going to buty one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/22354894803...QaAnncEALw_wcB

but sounds like i wouldn't need one

[Laird Scooby]

Originally Posted by griston64

Sounds ideal. I was going to buty one of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/22354894803...QaAnncEALw_wcB

but sounds like i wouldn't need one

One of those might be helpful once the engine is lifted Mark, just as a support mechanism but i don't think they are designed for lifting as such. Could be wrong though!