pics/fitting guide for 4th engine mount

[ThRaXaIR]

hi just got one...any pics or guidance on how to fit? im guessing the bolt holes will need drilling? or did the beams come ready to fit the cup parts regardless?

[Matty86]

should almost be a straight bolt on

if you have the williams top gearbox strap, it will need trimming.

you may also have to bend away the air pipe bracket on the subframe

[ThRaXaIR]

no taking the engine off its mounts or anything? just jack up the car and do those aforementioned things?

[Coops]

need to either pop gearbox top mount off and jack engine up or undo subframe and drop that to get the rubber part of the mount in

[zmaster2k]

agreed thats theeasiest way imo

[ThRaXaIR]

my mechanic mate wants to know if the gearbox mount is reconnected after fitting this or is the new mount enough to hold it? also does the subframe need drilling?

cheers, last questions i promise! ;)

[Coops]

nope, no drilling necessary, theres a hole in the subframe already there for it

and no, its an extra mount, so leave the top one on aswell, it will work without it but not really much point in adding the 4th mount if you take the other one away is there

[ThRaXaIR]

lol cheers coops. basically i have no clue and my mate told me to ask anyway, even though i thought it was a silly question!

he also thinks its strange im fitting it, but ive assured him its worthwhile....i hope

[glyn211269]

sorry for asking but what's the reason for fitting the extra mount??? Does it make that much difference and how??

[vkosho]

sorry for asking but what's the reason for fitting the extra mount??? Does it make that much difference and how??

It reduces engine movement. specifically roll when lifting off in low gear which can damage your gearbox and your exhaust sytstem. It also helps reduce wear on the other engine mounts and refines the gear selection.

Definitely a worthy mod!