5 replies to this topic

[mini danny]

hiya since ive been driving (2 weeks) but it seems to be getting worse when i lift of the throttle my engine feels like it rocking ive replaced top engine steady still doing it been told it prob my engine mounts. is there a way to check them and also how much do you rekon a garage would charge to change them thanks danny

[rwerry]

hiya since ive been driving (2 weeks) but it seems to be getting worse when i lift of the throttle my engine feels like it rocking ive replaced top engine steady still doing it been told it prob my engine mounts. is there a way to check them and also how much do you rekon a garage would charge to change them thanks danny

A Mini-friendly mechanic should be able to do the job in an hour. You certainly shouldn't be charged for more than two hours. The mounts themselves can be got for around four pounds each.

Also, check that your front exhaust mount is not broken or loose as this can allow more than the usual amount of movement, too.

[Sacaasi]

There is a bottom engine steady as well, if you stand in front of the car, its on the left at the front of the bottom of the engine, and attach's to the front of the subframe

[Big_Adam]

Open bonnet, start car, rev.

Check what moves, no point piddling about changing mounts if its just a feel issue.

[mini danny]

took it to a mini garage he had look at all engine steady all fine he said engine mounts from what he can see look fine :S he said bring it up tomorrow when i got a free ramp and ive have a proper look so going back up soon thanks danny

[danie garry]

put a jack and a piece of wood under the engine and lift it up a bit, if the engine moves and the subframe doesnt then u need to sort the mounts out. dont lift too much as it will destroy the mounts