Lower Engine Mount / Gearbox Stabiliser - Knocking

[Milkie]

I think I need to replace the bushes as the 4-2-1- manifold, fitted yesterday, sounds as though it's hitting the bulkhead over bumps...

I've noticed there are 2 sizes of bushes from Flo-Flex! 33mm or 35mm. Is there a way of finding out which size I need without taking the mount off? It's an X-Reg puma..

 

[Milkie]

Trying to find a quick solution... I can find loads of 1.4i mounts, but not any of the 1.7i, is there a difference?

 

[moondustka]

I would get a vibra technics one. I know it's more expensive but I've not had good experiences of flo flex bushes on a few occasions.

 

[The Arch Bishop]

Yeah, I tried the Flo Flex bushes on the gearbox mount and it almost buzzed my fillings out. Not recommended!

 

[Milkie]

Thanks guys, so the only solution is Flo Flex Bushes or a very expensive Vibra Technics mount.

I think I will be going for the Flo Flex, but unsure if I will be able to sort it for a Track Day on the 21st. :-(

 

[The Arch Bishop]

The complete new stabiliser link (the whole unit) used to be available from Ford at around £70. That's what I did in the end.

Two other options;

Buy a decent second hand one from IanG or modify the Flo Flex ones. Some people had some success with drilling regular holes in them to create a bit more give in them.

If you do go for the Flo Flex ones, One tip is to drill a tiny hole in one of the sides of the large bush to let the air out as you push it in place.

 

[Milkie]

I've just ordered one for the 1.4 Puma and hoping it fits. I'll let evreyone know the differences when it arrives. I've emailed Flo-Flex about the bushes, but not had a response, so probably wont be trying those!

 

[chrisB1983]

I bought a Febi one for the 1.4 and couldn't see any difference. It's been fine on the car since. See the link below.

http://www.projectpuma.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=28671&p=341853#p341853

 

[Milkie]

UPDATE

I am a complete idiot, but I will also say I had a garage look at it and they said it was probably the cat under the car hitting the floor. After some reading I thought it was the link, but after some investigation it turned out to be inner wing brake pipe fitting, the clips have gone missing.

I bought a new Febi / Bilstein 1.4 mount and decided not to fit it as the current one is fine. The 1.4 mount is about 2mm shorter in length as I was able to compare when I changed the clutch today. I just need a new gearbox now :roll:

 

[moondustka]

2mm sounds like a tolerance difference to me or one is worn in a particular way, rather than actually Bing a different measurement.