My Freelander has gone into the garage, guess the final cost? - Page 4

willo · #31 21st-December-2006, 20:25

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Originally Posted by ming

Willo had an annoying vibration on his freebiter, cant remember quite but some loose vent in the front, if he reads this he'll let ya know. . . .

Hi ming,

Are you trying to make me believe I really suffer severe Alzheimer or what ??

Anyway, I can't remember a vibration on mine ? Are you sure it was me ?? Sorry

ming · #32 21st-December-2006, 21:48

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Originally Posted by willo

Hi ming,

Are you trying to make me believe I really suffer severe Alzheimer or what ??

Anyway, I can't remember a vibration on mine ? Are you sure it was me ?? Sorry

Well thought it was you. . . .

ming · #33 21st-December-2006, 22:06

Reet found it . . .so tiapan check out in search . . .drop links td4. . . and you was in it Willo,but yer didnt start it, , , ,

Taipan · #34 22nd-December-2006, 11:44

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Originally Posted by ming

Reet found it . . .so tiapan check out in search . . .drop links td4. . . and you was in it Willo,but yer didnt start it, , , ,

Thanks, I'll go and have a read up now.

Northern Irelander · #35 22nd-December-2006, 11:51

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Originally Posted by ming

Reet found it . . .so tiapan check out in search . . .drop links td4. . . and you was in it Willo,but yer didnt start it, , , ,

Worth a try but drop links give a distinctive rumbing noise when driving on a smooth road surface.

Does this vibration happen when you rev the engine whilst stationary?

Taipan · #36 22nd-December-2006, 12:13

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Originally Posted by LR1796

Worth a try but drop links give a distinctive rumbing noise when driving on a smooth road surface.

Does this vibration happen when you rev the engine whilst stationary?

After reading the thread I don't think its a drop link either.

I'm wondering if it is something like a mount, as yes the car does have some vibration when revving when stationary but is much worse when driven? So i'm guessing the engines torque is pulling a mount apart or something?

Northern Irelander · #37 22nd-December-2006, 12:22

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Originally Posted by Taipan

I'm wondering if it is something like a mount, as yes the car does have some vibration when revving when stationary but is much worse when driven? So i'm guessing the engines torque is pulling a mount apart or something?

I'll tell you now its your engine mounts. Priced a lower tie bar for the 1.8k series engine. £30 plus VAT and its about £160 for the large mount on the RHS

All that was needed was a replacement bush but they dont sell them separately you have to buy the whole attachment. So I fabricated one out of silicone - better than it ever was.

Try rocking your engine and look for excessive engine movement.
Rev it sharply and then lift your foot off the gas, if its the mounts then engine will rock under these sharps bursts of acceleration.

You can also rock the engine by hand if the mount bushes are badly worn.

Taipan · #38 22nd-December-2006, 12:32

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Originally Posted by LR1796

I'll tell you now its your engine mounts. Priced a lower tie bar for the 1.8k series engine. £30 plus VAT and its about £160 for the large mount on the RHS

All that was needed was a replacement bush but they dont sell them separately you have to buy the whole attachment. So I fabricated one out of silicone - better than it ever was.

Try rocking your engine and look for excessive engine movement.
Rev it sharply and then lift your foot off the gas, if its the mounts then engine will rock under these sharps bursts of acceleration.

You can also rock the engine by hand if the mount bushes are badly worn.

Hi mate.

Thanks for the feedback on this. Is this the large mount on the RHS you mention?

Northern Irelander · #39 22nd-December-2006, 12:45

I am not fimiliar with that mount, I take it yours is a diesel engine, from the picture it looks like a solid casting, so it would only be part of a mount.

The engine vibration has to be cushioned against the chassis otherwise it would be unbearable.

If thats the mount for the diesel then more then likely there will be another part attached on to it with a soft/rubber bush.

Some of the k-series have rubber and hydromount for dampening the engine vibration/Harmonics. Lotus were foolish enough to use the same mounts for the k-series in the elise. The engine moves when cornering and puts weight distribution all over the show... not good for the handling of a race car.

Anyway back to the problem. I dont have the Heinz manual with me to referr to the mounts in the diesels. Will be off for next week or so. There are 3 mounts on the k-series and I would imagine there would be the same number for the diesels

Taipan · #40 22nd-December-2006, 12:51

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Originally Posted by LR1796

I am not fimiliar with that mount, I take it yours is a diesel engine, from the picture its looks like a solid casting so it would only be part of a mount.

The engine vibration has to be cushioned against the chassis otherwise it would be unbearable.

If thats the mount for the diesel then more then likely there will be another part attached on to it with a soft/rubber bush.

Some of the k-series have rubber and hydromount for dampening the engine vibration/Harmonics. Lotus were foolish enough to use the same mounts for the k-series in the elise. The engine moves when cornering and puts weight distribution all over the show... not good for the handling of a race car.

Anyway back to the problem. I dont have the Heinz manual with me to referr to the mounts in the diesels. Will be off for next week or so. There are 3 mounts on the k-series and I would imagine there would be the same number for the diesels

Yup, its the older 2.0L diesel. I'll have a good look at all the mounts etc. Cheers for the advice.