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Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: June 10, 2012 09:45PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

I changed my lower motor mount/torque arm today, and I'm pleased to say it
wasn't a bad job at all. It took about 2 hours start to finish
with very little foul language.
I had been getting a lot of engine movement when changing gears and it was
starting to take a toll on the exhaust flex pipe. I had a poly bush kit for the mount
which was going to go on the new car so I put it to use.
I won't go into the details of the job as it was pretty simple. It's basically a large
version of the metallastic bushings used on the BV8 front A-arms. Corroded bolts aren't
a problem as it is directly under the oil tube and the bolts are nice and slimy.
A little carb cleaner cleans everything up.
The difference is even better than I expected. The movement is much reduced and the car feels
much tighter. I might be kidding myself but the shifting seems better too. smileys with beer

All in all it was a successful afternoon project.
Sorry no pics, but like I said it was pretty straightforward.

Say, Does anyone have any idea if Moly lube is safe to save in the MGF's PG1 Gearbox?

Here's a link to Moto-Build racing's list showing the poly bush set for the mount
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/10/2012 09:49PM by Rich in Vancouver.

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #2
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: June 10, 2012 11:41PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,223

So let me get this straight....you're doing all this work on your car just so you can sell it to pay for another and then do all this work again?

Should be easier this time around, don'cha think? winking smiley

"Speed costs........how fast you want to spend?"

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #3
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: June 11, 2012 05:54AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

Regarding the moly-lube, I'd ask either a friendly Honda or Land Rover dealer.

I appologise Rich but I haven't found the time yet to put Redline gear oil into my car yet and given that I only have two weekends before we leave for England, it will have to wait until I return.

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #4
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: June 11, 2012 08:33AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

Ha Ha!
I want your new MGF to be in good shape Simon!
Unfortunately it had to be done as the soft mount was giving the flex pipe on the exhaust system a beating.
It sure was a worthwhile upgrade though.

Mark, no worries about the oil test. This is a long term thing.
You must be getting really excited about the trip! smiling bouncing smiley

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #5
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: June 11, 2012 10:07AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

We are SO looking forward to this trip, the break is much needed due to excessive hours spent at work over the past six months.

This past weekend we did a camping trip in the MGF. I can fit our Coleman cooler in the boot and a lot stuff under the bonnet with the spare tire removed. The only downside to the weekend was that it was over 30 degC both days, way too hot. We were exhausted from the heat by the time we got home yesterday evening.

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #6
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: June 11, 2012 10:46AM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,223

I appreciate that, Rich. smiling smiley

Mark, RV8's have AC installed. Works quite nicely I must say, even with the top down. winking smiley

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #7
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: June 11, 2012 01:12PM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

Simon, other have already made comments about a/c, although it sure would be nice to have at times (this weekend being one of those times).

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #8
terreneuve John Stevenson Paradise, Paradise, near Octagon Pond!!!(Yes, really!!!), Canada 1952 MG TD 1967 MG MGB GT 1968 MG MGC 1986 Land Rover Defender 110 1995 MG F → more	Posted: June 11, 2012 03:11PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 568

In reply to # 2090866 by Simon Austin I appreciate that, Rich. smiling smiley

Mark, RV8's have AC installed. Works quite nicely I must say, even with the top down. winking smiley

Ahem, so do MGF's!!! smileys with beer

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #9
terreneuve John Stevenson Paradise, Paradise, near Octagon Pond!!!(Yes, really!!!), Canada 1952 MG TD 1967 MG MGB GT 1968 MG MGC 1986 Land Rover Defender 110 1995 MG F → more	Posted: June 11, 2012 03:14PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 568

In reply to # 2090568 by Simon Austin So let me get this straight....you're doing all this work on your car just so you can sell it to pay for another and then do all this work again?

Should be easier this time around, don'cha think? winking smiley

He should not have to do much work the next time around!!!

He will get bored, or be able to spend more time on blinging the next car!!!

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #10
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: June 11, 2012 07:09PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

In reply to # 2091137 by terreneuve

In reply to # 2090568 by Simon Austin So let me get this straight....you're doing all this work on your car just so you can sell it to pay for another and then do all this work again?

Should be easier this time around, don'cha think? winking smiley

He should not have to do much work the next time around!!!

He will get bored, or be able to spend more time on blinging the next car!!!

At least I have got experience with the Charcoal F under my belt. Next time I will have a better idea of what to do and what to avoid.
I do have a big box of bits ready to go with more on the way. grinning smiley

I just sent in my entry and booked the hotel for the Western Washington All British Field Meet in Bellevue Wash. (Microsoft Land)on July 27th. Unless John drops by with a car we will have the only MGF there. Anita's reward is a visit to the Chihuly Glass Museum in Seattle on the Sunday. We might even stop at the Experience Music Project if they have a good exhibit on.

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #11
Simon Austin Surrey, BC, Canada 1977 MG MGB V8 Conversion 1994 MG RV8	Posted: June 12, 2012 12:10AM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 8,223

Rumour has it that the Bellevue ABFM may move to the lawn beside the Lemay Auto Museum in Tacoma. Would be a better location than the parking lot of the current site.

Attended the grand opening of the museum on 2 June with the RV8. Quite the place if anyone is in the area.

Rich, when is that fancy new car going to show up?

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #12
terreneuve John Stevenson Paradise, Paradise, near Octagon Pond!!!(Yes, really!!!), Canada 1952 MG TD 1967 MG MGB GT 1968 MG MGC 1986 Land Rover Defender 110 1995 MG F → more	Posted: June 12, 2012 07:52AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 568

In reply to # 2091348 by Rich in Vancouver

In reply to # 2091137 by terreneuve

In reply to # 2090568 by Simon Austin So let me get this straight....you're doing all this work on your car just so you can sell it to pay for another and then do all this work again?

Should be easier this time around, don'cha think? winking smiley

He should not have to do much work the next time around!!!

He will get bored, or be able to spend more time on blinging the next car!!!

At least I have got experience with the Charcoal F under my belt. Next time I will have a better idea of what to do and what to avoid.
I do have a big box of bits ready to go with more on the way. grinning smiley

I just sent in my entry and booked the hotel for the Western Washington All British Field Meet in Bellevue Wash. (Microsoft Land)on July 27th. Unless John drops by with a car we will have the only MGF there. Anita's reward is a visit to the Chihuly Glass Museum in Seattle on the Sunday. We might even stop at the Experience Music Project if they have a good exhibit on.

Now that may be a fun meet, hmmmm,,,,

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #13
Rich in Vancouver Rich McKie Steveston, B.C., Canada 1996 MG F "Andy" ~ For Sale ! ~ 1997 MG F "VVC"	Posted: June 12, 2012 08:33AM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 5,392

Apparently it leaves Japan on the 24th of June. Then I imagine 2-3 weeks for it to get here.
That will make it a bit of a rush to get the car inspected and ready for the Seattle show, but
I do have Andy as a back-up so no worries there.

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Re: Changed My Lower Motor Mount #14
Mark Jones SW, Ontario, Canada 1970 Triumph Spitfire MkIII 1995 MG F "Barney"	Posted: June 13, 2012 06:19AM Registered: 13 years ago Posts: 3,135

I'm glad the turbo kit is WAY out of my price range, not waiting time lusting over it.

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