knock coming from engine

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Lisburn Posts: 631 Persian 99 Saxo 1.4 Westcoast, Posi 99 Saxo 1.4 We
    #1
    When I change from 1st to 2nd there is a knock from the engine which I'm sure is the upper engine mount. There is also a bit of play when I shake the engine back and forwards. There is no oil coming out from it but the buffers look knackered.

    What I want to know is can I just change the buffer and it will be sorted or will the buffer being knackered made the mount deteriorate?

    Thanks
  2. L-plater Joined: Sep 2012 surrey Posts: 37
    #2
    your better off changing the whole mount for peace of mind
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Wallasey Posts: 437 Twincharged MK5 Golf Mk1 VTR 106 Blueturd
    #3
    I had this problem with my old VTR, it was the lower engine mount causing the problem, very easy to change, takes 15 mins or so, but dont by cheap ones as they only last a few months or even weeks.

    Just check this before you go ahead and change the top engine mount
  4. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Lisburn Posts: 631 Persian 99 Saxo 1.4 Westcoast, Posi 99 Saxo 1.4 We
    #4
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Mike- View Post
    I had this problem with my old VTR, it was the lower engine mount causing the problem, very easy to change, takes 15 mins or so, but dont by cheap ones as they only last a few months or even weeks.

    Just check this before you go ahead and change the top engine mount
    I'm looking at powerflex lower engine mounts? I guess I just need to look for signs of wear of the bush?
  5. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182
    #5
    Its hard to spot wear of the lower mount on the car unless its REALLY shagged. Take it off and get a bar in the hole and try and move it around. A powerflex is a no brainer though at £23 or whatever it is.
  6. Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2011 Lisburn Posts: 631 Persian 99 Saxo 1.4 Westcoast, Posi 99 Saxo 1.4 We
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gandi699 View Post
    Its hard to spot wear of the lower mount on the car unless its REALLY shagged. Take it off and get a bar in the hole and try and move it around. A powerflex is a no brainer though at £23 or whatever it is.
    Easy enough to change?
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2009 Stoke-on-trent Posts: 2640 Mk5 Golf GTTDI Mk2 VTR Project
    #7
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by IanRyan View Post
    Easy enough to change?
    Yeah they are easy to change just unbolt the old mount from the car and then knock the insides out of the metal housing with something like a chisel or screwdriver then the powerflex one just slides in easily.

    Just a heads up the powerflex one does cause some vibrations on idle