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Author:  micool [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
I want to change all the engine mounts on my 1976 clubie.
they don't look to bad but I think there due to be changed.
just wanted to know if these are all the parts I need
2*Mini Genuine engine mounts ( ARE THESE THE BEST ON THE MARKET ?)
http://minisport.com.au/prod721.htm

4*Mini engine steady bar 'HARD' bush kit (poly)( ARE THESE THE RIGHT ONES FOR MINI STAY BAR ROD)
http://minisport.com.au/prod1629.htm

Mini staybar inner metal bush (NOT SURE WHAT THESE DO OR IF I NEED IT)
http://minisport.com.au/prod682.htm
Author:  drmini in aust [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
micool wrote:
I want to change all the engine mounts on my 1976 clubie.
they don't look to bad but I think there due to be changed.
just wanted to know if these are all the parts I need
2*Mini Genuine engine mounts ( ARE THESE THE BEST ON THE MARKET ?)
http://minisport.com.au/prod721.htm
YEAH probably are, these days.

4*Mini engine steady bar 'HARD' bush kit (poly)( ARE THESE THE RIGHT ONES FOR MINI STAY BAR ROD)
http://minisport.com.au/prod1629.htm
I'd stay away from poly bushes here, they don't last and can transmit vibes to the body. Rubber is better, cheaper and lasts longer.

Mini staybar inner metal bush (NOT SURE WHAT THESE DO OR IF I NEED IT)
http://minisport.com.au/prod682.htm
Not really needed, unless you've lost yours.
Author:  micool [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
Thanks bud
Anything eles it should change at the same time
Author:  dalmeny [ Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
Micool

Everything Doc said, but make sure the mounting holes in the new mounts are in the right place. Some have to be filed or you won't get them in. Doc had a post on here as to how they are filed if you need to.
Author:  Irish Yobbo [ Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:15 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
Also, some newer mounts can be a bit thicker than they should be. I opted for the mounts with captive nuts - took me hours to get it in place, even after leaving them in the vise overnight. Those genuine ones should be better.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Fri Feb 21, 2014 3:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
dalmeny wrote:
Micool

Everything Doc said, but make sure the mounting holes in the new mounts are in the right place. Some have to be filed or you won't get them in. Doc had a post on here as to how they are filed if you need to.


The ones I slotted out were Quinton Hazell Brand. This company has now gone belly up, and their mounts are NLA.
Rover ones are still the best.....
Author:  TK [ Fri Feb 21, 2014 5:24 pm ]
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There is a guy in Cyprus selling new Mowog mounts. Check UK Ebay. They are cheap too.
Author:  dalmeny [ Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
drmini in aust wrote:
dalmeny wrote:
Micool

Everything Doc said, but make sure the mounting holes in the new mounts are in the right place. Some have to be filed or you won't get them in. Doc had a post on here as to how they are filed if you need to.


The ones I slotted out were Quinton Hazell Brand. This company has now gone belly up, and their mounts are NLA.
Rover ones are still the best.....



Dr, the last ones I got (2 years ago) came from the UK (Hudderfield I think) with no packaging and they needed filing.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
QH's ones were needed serious filing or milling. Always did. The hole pitch between the plates was 4mm out. This error made them appear a whole hole out if you bolted 1 side in first then swore at the other...

@dalmeny,
All the QH ones I've bought here were in a QH bag. Maybe in UK they buy in bulk...
The other, cheapo ones that are too thick can be fixed by slotting the holes too, their thicker rubber causes the same alignment problem.

[edit]
Here's my pic again, you can see how I've slotted them 2mm up on one plate and 2mm down on the other.
I then tack weld 2 hex nuts inside with the MIG, as I can't be arsed stuffing about with spanners on the 2 rear bolts. :evil:

Image
IMGP2038 by k_green1310, on Flickr
Author:  micool [ Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
So should I but it with the captive nuts http://minisport.com.au/prod740.htm
or
Should I go with Mini Genuine engine mounts http://minisport.com.au/prod721.htm
and use the Mini Engine mount bolt holding tool ?? http://minisport.com.au/prod2374.htm
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
I found the captive nuts are too soft, they strip easy.
Better to buy genuine stock mounts, and weld nuts in if you want.
Author:  Irish Yobbo [ Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
Yeah, I bought the ones with the captive nuts, and I can't say I was impressed. As I mentioned earlier, they're too thick which made getting them in a nightmare, and the metal is quite soft.
Author:  Karcraft [ Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Engine mounts on Mini Clubman
We have now sourced the correct thickness engine mounts to suit Minis.

21A1902 <B>


The bolt pattern is also now correct.
No more filing.

Stock is due from the UK within the week.

Hope this info helps. :D
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