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Oct 23, 2015 10:03 pm
Oct 23, 2015 10:03 pm
Subject: LG45 Engine Mountings: Assessment and Replacement
I am about to commence replacement of the engine mountings on my LG45 de Ville. Inspection of the base of the mountings where the centre bolt comes out, shows a large ((6-8mm) gap between the nut and base of the mounting. I am assuming this is deterioration of the vulcanised rubber in the centre of the mounting and it has dropped due to age. ( it must be 30 or possibly 40 years since the mountings the were replaced, or they might be original).
Can anyone offer any advice on the above assessment and the ease of replacement?
Are there any problems I will face? Do I simply support the engine under the sump, remove the centre bolt and the four castle nuts holding the mounting to the underside of the chassis bracket and then reverse the process with the the new parts?
Advice gratefully received
Mark (Y2)
I am about to commence replacement of the engine mountings on my LG45 de Ville. Inspection of the base of the mountings where the centre bolt comes out, shows a large ((6-8mm) gap between the nut and base of the mounting. I am assuming this is deterioration of the vulcanised rubber in the centre of the mounting and it has dropped due to age. ( it must be 30 or possibly 40 years since the mountings the were replaced, or they might be original).
Can anyone offer any advice on the above assessment and the ease of replacement?
Are there any problems I will face? Do I simply support the engine under the sump, remove the centre bolt and the four castle nuts holding the mounting to the underside of the chassis bracket and then reverse the process with the the new parts?
Advice gratefully received
Mark (Y2)