powerflex bushes

djgeoff · Jun 28th, 2006, 21:12

anyone tell me what is the sealed packet in the box with my 4 powerflex wishbone bushes? is it glue or lubricant?
no instructions in or on box.
due to fit them saturday.
cheers geoff

pault5 · Jun 28th, 2006, 21:42

It's lube.

ChrisGrant · Jun 29th, 2006, 10:47

have the bushes for my upper engine mount can i just unbolt the old one and 'slip' the new one in (maybe with a hammer) are there any instructions for this?

Jun 29th, 2006, 12:53

Hi you will need to remove the metal mount first and press / use sockets and a vice to push out the old bush.
Once out the new bush is in two halves and will pop straight in .

Russ

Jod T5 · Jun 29th, 2006, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisGrant

have the bushes for my upper engine mount can i just unbolt the old one and 'slip' the new one in (maybe with a hammer) are there any instructions for this?

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the little pouch has some lube in it....you will have to have a hacksaw blade handy as you will need to cut the origional mount out. cut it in two places ie at ten to two and smash it out with a rubber hammer.....not too tricky really
cheers
jod

ChrisGrant · Jun 29th, 2006, 13:45

will need to take off any engine weight? or can i just unscrew and go!!!

Jod T5 · Jun 29th, 2006, 13:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisGrant

will need to take off any engine weight? or can i just unscrew and go!!!

unscrew and go chris, the mount takes no weight to speak of... it justs stops movement back and forth under braking and acceleration
cheers
jod

section8er · Apr 13th, 2007, 16:39

Hi everybody

Just thought I'd share in my delight in fitting a new bush to the Upper Engine Mount.

I decided to go for the Powerflex poly bush from PFS.

A simple job as backed up by those who already have fitted them - it took 35 mins - I am glad I changed the old mount bushing as there was a pronounced tear in the old rubber bush - which was the more apparent when I removed it.

I must admit I have been pleasantly suprised with the difference it has made -Gear changing is a lot smoother. Going over some of the rutted country lanes in my part of the world - I have noticed that the inherent clonking that was there before has disappeared. I understand what some owners have said about noise intrusion from using a poly bush - however - I do not find it too bad - infact I like the slight growl that is emmitted when I put my foot down - there does not seem to be any vibration either.

All in all- a great little (and relatively cheap) mod to do - and it certainly has made a difference to the driving experience - thoroughly recommend doing it!

Happy motoring!

Jun 28th, 2006, 21:12	#1
djgeoff Middle Aged Member Last Online: Aug 18th, 2009 19:10 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: coventry	powerflex bushes anyone tell me what is the sealed packet in the box with my 4 powerflex wishbone bushes? is it glue or lubricant? no instructions in or on box. due to fit them saturday. cheers geoff

Jun 29th, 2006, 10:47	#3
ChrisGrant Senior Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2011 12:39 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: oxford View Photos By: ChrisGrant	have the bushes for my upper engine mount can i just unbolt the old one and 'slip' the new one in (maybe with a hammer) are there any instructions for this? __________________ Got to be there in 10mins better take the R baby!

Jun 29th, 2006, 13:45	#6
ChrisGrant Senior Member Last Online: Jun 16th, 2011 12:39 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: oxford View Photos By: ChrisGrant	will need to take off any engine weight? or can i just unscrew and go!!! __________________ Got to be there in 10mins better take the R baby!

Jun 28th, 2006, 21:42	#2
pault5 Member Last Online: Dec 30th, 2017 11:35 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: south	It's lube.

Jun 29th, 2006, 12:53	#4
Russell@ RT Mechanics Guest Location:	Hi you will need to remove the metal mount first and press / use sockets and a vice to push out the old bush. Once out the new bush is in two halves and will pop straight in . Russ

Apr 13th, 2007, 16:39	#8
section8er Junior Member Last Online: Dec 9th, 2010 13:21 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cardiff	Hi everybody Just thought I'd share in my delight in fitting a new bush to the Upper Engine Mount. I decided to go for the Powerflex poly bush from PFS. A simple job as backed up by those who already have fitted them - it took 35 mins - I am glad I changed the old mount bushing as there was a pronounced tear in the old rubber bush - which was the more apparent when I removed it. I must admit I have been pleasantly suprised with the difference it has made -Gear changing is a lot smoother. Going over some of the rutted country lanes in my part of the world - I have noticed that the inherent clonking that was there before has disappeared. I understand what some owners have said about noise intrusion from using a poly bush - however - I do not find it too bad - infact I like the slight growl that is emmitted when I put my foot down - there does not seem to be any vibration either. All in all- a great little (and relatively cheap) mod to do - and it certainly has made a difference to the driving experience - thoroughly recommend doing it! Happy motoring!

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