I have just got the set from Glenn to modify and the eclipse mount will be shipped next week. I would have been working on them this weekend but the solenoids for my bro's gearbox have arrived so that will be done first.Originally Posted by Gly
I have just got the set from Glenn to modify and the eclipse mount will be shipped next week. I would have been working on them this weekend but the solenoids for my bro's gearbox have arrived so that will be done first.Originally Posted by Gly
I thought you would be doing your wheel bearing first.
Done this afternoonOriginally Posted by keithatport
Pics and info later when the forum is sorted
I removed the old bushes in the 3 mounts Wodjno sent me. Here are some pics and if anybody thinks an article about removal I'll get that done later.
Typical example of old mount.
Bush removed
New poly bush fitted
2 done
All 3 done
Total time to do these 3 was about an hour and a half. I think they look great and fitting was a breeze compared to the bushes I've changed in my old Landrover and Range Rover.
How did you get the old mounts out Peter? Burn them or cut them and then drill/brush the rest out?
I used a sabre saw rather than a hacksaw to cut the steel casing of the bush as they tend to cut more into the ends and leave a fair bit of metal in the centre.Originally Posted by Kieran
Where I could I just cut out some of the rubber bush with the sabre saw but as you know there are some other bit of metal inside the rubber but they didn't seem to pose any problems. When I had a nice cut all I needed was a sharp chisel to remove the shell
Started off like this too pull the shell away from the mount and with few smacks later it fell out
The mounts only needed a clean up with some scotchbrite and a file if there were any burrs. Only the mount above the gearbox was oil filled. Mucky stuff.
how does the car feel now with the new poly mounts.
I would imagine there would be more vibration.
Bye for Now!
They aren't fitted yet Dave with the work we did on Keith's gearbox. If I have time the plan is to fit them this weekend but still waiting on the front roll stopper to arrive. The car is suffereing from vibration at the moment anyway due to a collapsed front roll stopper and the gearbox sitting on top of the crossmember.Originally Posted by Davezj
I don't think it will be that bad with the holes in the 2 new roll stoppers but will let you all know when fitted
You can always fit them to my car when we change the gearbox and you can have my standard ones.LOL.
The eclipse mount has arrived from the states so should get them all fitted this weekend
Good stuff so far. I am watching this thread with interest! I wonder if the manual and auto mounts are the same size bushing? The casting is different.
bush the same. manual and auto.
all changes in steel mount.
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Originally Posted by Catalan
Good info again, thank you!
More pics and my findings so far
My old rear roll stopper next to the poly replacement. My old one had dropped a fair bit
Rear roll stopper fitted
Transmission mount fitted
Engine mount fitted. This one need a tap down with arbber mallet to fit into mount
Comparison between the eclipse mount and standard one
Bush fitted to eclipse shell
The mounting points to the crossmember are slightly further apart than the standard mount
A liitle bit of work with a round file soon sorts out this minor problem
Bolted up to the crossmember
The engine is now sitting at the height it should be but very close to the Cusco strut bar I have.
On starting there is no movement in the engine and even with applying some revs no rocking can be seen.
Sitting in the car at tickover in neutral I don't really notice any real increase in vibration from before. Placing it in drive there is a little bit but not enough to bother me.
Out on the road with the ecu being reset the gearchanges are more noticeable and until the ecu has relearned it will be difficult to comment.
There is more "road" noise in the cabin but again not enough to be of concern.
Pulling away feels much crisper and it may just be my imagination but cornering feels much better possibly due to the engine and tranmission be held better and not moving about on the mounts and upsetting the handling.
My daughter noticed it was slightly louder as well but didn't comment about any vibration. I'll see what comments my wife make on her way to have some blood taken tomorrow and update thie thread as the gearbox settles down
good work! have some rep.
also as a side note reading through some eclipse/galant forums
the vibration is more noticeable for those with autos,
and does not affect manuals as much
Thanks Carsten and a further update
My wife didn't really notice much difference between before and after and she is quick to tell me if there is something she dosen't like.
Also today I noticed less vibration at tickover which may also be due to the engine settling down after the ecu reset.
There is no driveline shunt now going from neutral to reverse or drive. It definitely pulls away better from stationary and gearchanges feel better than before.
Another positive aspect when hitting bumps on the road the engin/transmissions weight has less effect so ride is not as harsh as it has been in the past.
This is a worthwhile upgrade and cheaper than replacing the OE mounts which I don't think will last that long before you at least need to change the roll stoppers again.
Where to buy the Eclipse roll stopper part number MR272203 as supplied by Catalan
£69.44 from the stealer. Special order from Japan so 2 week wait probably
$74.90 from ebay in the states http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3AIT&viewitem=
I bought my one from here $25.26 + delivery.(I'll check the delivery cost when I get home) A bit more expensive than than the ebay one but they were supposed to confirm delivery cost before posting. Delivery was quick though.
http://mitsupartsdirect.com/index.html
Forgive me.....total sidetracking but how come your engine bay is white when its a blue car?
Still here somewhere........
It was resprayed in Japan Mike before coming here
Originally Posted by miller