[Rovernet] R: - 4 pots Rover p6 engine and Volkswagen engine mounts - please references
Steven Dibdin
sdibdin at gmail.com
Fri Aug 14 07:30:24 EDT 2020
Hi Gianluca,
Go to http://www.classicroverforum.net/ click on login. Then click on register. Fill in the forms and you’ll be good to go.
Best,
Steven
Sent from a small screen, please excuse any typos.
> On Aug 14, 2020, at 05:11, Ruotolo Gianluca (G&M CS) <gianluca.ruotolo at enel.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks!
> Two things:
>
> 1. golf TRASMISSION mounts for Rover p6 engine?
> 2. how do you get admitted to the classicroverforum? Is there a mail to write, a webmaster?
>
> Thanks again, ciao, Gianluca
>
> -----Messaggio originale-----
> Da: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> Per conto di Steven Dibdin via Rovernet
> Inviato: giovedì 13 agosto 2020 20:38
> A: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
> Cc: Steven Dibdin <sdibdin at gmail.com>
> Oggetto: Re: [Rovernet] R: - 4 pots Rover p6 engine and Volkswagen engine mounts - please references
>
> HI Giancarlo,
>
> I can't find the part number off at the moment. But if you specify a transmission mount for a 1987 Golf that'll give you the correct part. Order two and you'll be good. I fitted a pair a good few years back and they hold up great. Another plus is they are hydraulically filled so do a great job of damping vibrations into the body.
>
> Best,
>
> Steven
>
>> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020 at 2:01 PM Jose Scoseria via Rovernet < rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Buon giorno , Gianluca !
>> I did that to my TC , I had to enlarge the holes in the frame just a
>> little bit since the VW mount is slightly fatter than the original.
>> I read Demetris' post at classicroverforum ( THANK YOU , DEMETRIS !! ).
>>
>> Ciao,
>> JP Scoseria
>>
>> On Thu, Aug 13, 2020, 1:38 PM Ruotolo Gianluca (G&M CS) via Rovernet <
>> rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Dear friends hope you all are well.
>>> It is a very long time since.
>>>
>>> My 2000 TC is going quite well and during this lockdown I' ve been
>>> using it quite often.
>>>
>>> Please one info.
>>> On a Rover p6 facebook group I' ve seen a discussion about Rover P6
>> engine
>>> mounts.
>>> Someone changed them and fitted VolksWagen ones instead, normally
>>> used on
>>> 85 - 92 Jettas and Golf.
>>> I do not need them now, but I'd like to have the references.
>>>
>>> Have a look at the link which was posted.
>>> The others to borrow the parts, see in the text, do not work.
>>>
>>> Did someone do the upgrade?
>>> Did it work well?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance for your answers and best regards.
>>>
>>> Ciao, Gianluca.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.classicroverforum.net/index.php
>> ?threads*engine-mounts-4-cyl.33059*page-2__;Ly8!!OjemSMKBgg!1tPlRQ18mK
>> WvxUQsuEMmsbGEFfECrdEnwwimZjDWifmjCOph3B55PqUIXHcaGD_xDbY$
>>>
>>> Fantastic upgrade!! I have been frustrated by worn engine mounts for
>>> the last couple of years, the situation is now so bad the engine
>>> almost jumps from the bonnet on firing up!, not to mention a very
>>> annoying tapping on the gearbox tunnel while the engine starts.
>>> After a quick word with Demetris I cant wait to try this!!
>>> simmosimkins
>>> Member
>>> Apr 7, 2013#22
>>> Massive thanks to Demetris, set me well on the way to sorting out
>>> this issue that has been frustrating me for the last couple of
>>> years, top
>> guy!!
>>> sdibbers
>>> sdibbers
>>> Well-Known Member
>>> Apr 28, 2013#23
>>> Hey Demitrius,
>>>
>>> I think I have the same problem on my car with mounts and reversed
>>> brackets. Could you let me know if the VW Golf gearbox mounts were
>>> for an automatic or manual diesel model?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Steven
>>> Demetris
>>> Demetris
>>> Well-Known Member
>>> Apr 28, 2013#24
>>> Hi Steven,
>>> Unfortunately i don't have any part numbers at hand, but the exact
>>> mount that i fitted in my car was this:
>>>
>> https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gearbox-E...s=63
>> &clkid=6771754160825602292&_qi=RTM1178011__;!!OjemSMKBgg!1tPlRQ18mKWvx
>> UQsuEMmsbGEFfECrdEnwwimZjDWifmjCOph3B55PqUIXHcaotOljnI$
>>> It seems that they where fitted as manual gearbox mount on a variety
>>> of VAG cars during the late '80 to early '90s, including diesels.
>>>
>>> By the way they are still holding fine in my car.
>>> sdibbers
>>> sdibbers
>>> Well-Known Member
>>> Apr 28, 2013#25
>>> Great news! I've found a US based VW specialist that stocks them and
>>> has
>> a
>>> handy application list. Seems they were used on all Golfs and Jettas
>>> from
>>> 85-92 wuth manual or auto gearboxes and petrol or diesel engines.
>> Strangely
>>> enough I had an 87 Golf and replaced that exact mount years ago and
>>> never made the connection (duh!). To be fair I think it was before I
>>> owned my 2000TC sdibbers sdibbers Well-Known Member Apr 28, 2013#26
>>> Great news! I've found a US based VW specialist that stocks them and
>>> has
>> a
>>> handy application list. Seems they were used on all Golfs and Jettas
>>> from
>>> 85-92 wuth manual or auto gearboxes and petrol or diesel engines.
>> Strangely
>>> enough I had an 87 Golf and replaced that exact mount years ago and
>>> never made the connection (duh!). To be fair I think it was before I
>>> owned my 2000TC.
>>>
>>> Linky:
>>> https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.partsplaceinc.com/products/p_
>>> _;!!OjemSMKBgg!1tPlRQ18mKWvxUQsuEMmsbGEFfECrdEnwwimZjDWifmjCOph3B55P
>>> qUIXHcaPtF4xkA$ ... 2&sku=9216 simmosimkins Member Jul 21, 2013#27
>>> FULL MARKS TO DEMETRIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!
>>>
>>> THIS IS A SPOT ON MODIFICATION
>>>
>>> DISADVANTAGES ........................ no ,sorry, stuck on that one!
>>>
>>> ADVANTAGES
>>>
>>> 1 Cheap parts to buy (£30 a pair delivered)
>>> 2 Very easy to fit
>>> 3 Once done much easier to fit and remove (no need to lock the
>>> awkward to reach bottom engine mount nut whilts undoing the top one)
>>> Mod has
>> threaded
>>> insert- one top bolt only.
>>> 4 You cant get the origionals and
>>> 5 Why would you want to , these mounts are far superior (in my
>>> opinion)
>>> 6 No engine noise/vibration transmission, if it were not for my
>>> sports stainless it would be very hard to tell if the engine is
>>> still running at the lights!
>>>
>>> THERE IS NO REASON WHATSOEVER NOT TO DO THIS, TREAT YOURSELVES!!!!!!!
>>>
>>> BIG THANKS AGAIN TO DEMETRIS
>>> Brian-Northampton
>>> Administrator
>>> Jul 21, 2013#28
>>> Looking forward to all those benefits .......
>>>
>>> Just got to put the exhaust back and the inlet manifold, then it's
>>> time for a test drive!
>>> Barten
>>> Barten
>>> Active Member
>>> Jul 22, 2013#29
>>> Very good new for "smoothing" the four cylinder cars it seems. Well
>>> done Demetris! I am just wondering if these mount can be used on a
>>> 1965 2000 also? If thats the case I better order 2 for the future restoration.
>>> regards, Barten
>>> Demetris
>>> Demetris
>>> Well-Known Member
>>> Jul 23, 2013#30
>>> Thanks, i think that i was just lucky to spot the compatibility.
>>>
>>> Barten, i don't see why these mountings could not be fitted into an
>>> early car. As far as i know the design of the 4 cyl mounting did not
>>> change through the years.
>>> The Rovering Member
>>> The Rovering Member
>>> Well-Known Member
>>> Jul 23, 2013#31
>>> I'll be investing in a pair of these for Bruiser too. Nice
>>> investigative work.
>>> suffolkpete
>>> suffolkpete
>>> Member
>>> Oct 30, 2013#32
>>> I've just done the same job on my 2200SC. I obtained my mounts from GSF.
>> I
>>> found that I had to remove the exhaust manifold to gain access to
>>> the left-hand mounting and 65mm was too long as the bolts bottomed.
>>> Also the unthreaded shank of the bolt was too long. Perhaps
>>> setscrews should be
>> used
>>> instead. I have to say, though, that I haven't experienced the same
>>> improvement that others have. The vibration is very harsh when first
>>> started from cold, although it gets better as the engine warms up,
>>> presumably the rubber is more compliant when it's warm, but even
>>> then
>> it's
>>> no better than the originals.
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Messaggio originale-----
>>> Da: Rovernet <rovernet-bounces at rovernet.org> Per conto di Tom Rymes
>>> via Rovernet
>>> Inviato: giovedì 6 agosto 2020 12:03
>>> A: Rovernet <rovernet at rovernet.org>
>>> Cc: Tom Rymes <tom at rymes.net>
>>> Oggetto: Re: [Rovernet] "I'll take Rover parts for $200, Alex"
>>>
>>> Lance,
>>>
>>> If they’re like my car, press the disc in and the headrest slides
>>> back
>> and
>>> forth.
>>>
>>> Tom
>>>
>>>> On Aug 6, 2020, at 12:30 AM, LANCE LA CERTE PSY D via Rovernet <
>>> rovernet at rovernet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> My car: '70 3500S NADA
>>>>
>>>> I was just gifted a NOS "Passenger's grab handle complete",
>>>> Optional
>>> Equipment # 366837 for "cars numbered in the range 425-428 only".
>>>>
>>>> It comes complete with mounting hardware (nuts and washers). Does
>>> anyone have any idea where and how this was to be mounted, have any
>> photos,
>>> and any recommendations?
>>>>
>>>> Additionally, I also received a pair of the "ET" headrests in
>>>> excellent
>>> condition. I can see what appears to be a hinged/cantilevered
>>> mechanism inside, as well as the chrome disc/button on the side, but
>>> have no idea
>> how
>>> this mechanism works for apparent adjustment.
>>>>
>>>> Any help would be appreciated, Lance
>>>
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