Bloo Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Old Plumb Bob... All these years I though he was such a straight-up guy, and now I find out he's crooked. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bloo said: Old Plumb Bob... All these years I though he was such a straight-up guy, and now I find out he's crooked. I heard he is left leaning, but it maybe different from other side...😉 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 8, 2019 Author Share Posted May 8, 2019 I manage to get the chassis side of the mount tacked in and have made one side of the bell housing mount. Was called in for dinner so that’s as far as I got. I’m happy with how neatly it’s gone in and will just need to allow a little on the edge to allow for a bit of movement. I’ve basically cut the side off the chassis mount and left the front and back in the chassis. I then welded a plate in between them and have sat the rubber engine mount on it. Ive utilised the plate that bolts to the bell housing, welded the nuts on behind it so I can just bolt the bell housing in once the mounts are in place. I have welded a plate with a small gusset at 90* on the inside of it to rest it onto the mount. I have suspended the engine in it’s original position so I can keep a check on the alignment of it all. I’ve raise the rubber mount up about 3-4mm to allow for a little sag once the weight is on it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 Managed to get it all done and back together today and test drove it this afternoon. I have to say 90% of the engine vibration is gone from the chassis and car. The difference is amazing, it’s such a difference I might do the victory. It’s actually enjoyable to drive now. I also put some rubber under the front bolt so the front mounts are sandwiched between rubber. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McEwan Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I have modded a spare engine mount bracket on my ‘23 for rubber engine mounts. The chassis and rear mounting system is way different than the later model. I will be fitting it over the weekend and I think it will make a big difference. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 If you can’t feel the vibes how do you know how fast you are going:) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 The difference is amazing, so much nicer to drive. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 On 8/21/2019 at 11:50 PM, John McEwan said: I have modded a spare engine mount bracket on my ‘23 for rubber engine mounts. The chassis and rear mounting system is way different than the later model. I will be fitting it over the weekend and I think it will make a big difference. Also John when you go to put your floor back in just make sure there is enough clearance around the top of the gearbox. I originally made my floors to fit tight and after the rubber mounts it started to squeak. So I had to take them out and allow a little more clearance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McEwan Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 (edited) The I took the DB on a short test drive this afternoon and I have to say within 10 seconds of driving off I could feel a vast improvement. Where it used to vibrate a lot in second in the higher revs there is nothing to speak of now. In 3rd gear cruising along it is the same story. When decelerating from speed before there was a big vibration now it is smooth as silk. The engine even seems to have more acceleration now. Next job is to make a new foot brake mount as the old mounting point had to make way for the new rubber engine mount. Testing with just the hand brake is scary but I couldn’t wait any longer. I also fitted a flexible exhaust joiner under the front floor board so the header could move and not affect the rest of the solid mounted system. Edited August 31, 2019 by John McEwan (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Good stuff John. You would think it’s not the same car it was a week ago hey!! The difference is huge isn’t it. How did you go with the front mount? its definitely worth the effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McEwan Posted August 31, 2019 Share Posted August 31, 2019 The front mount is still standard. I figured with the front being a pivot the slight side to side rocking with the rear rubber mount will be taken up ok. Seems that is the case. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Share Posted August 31, 2019 Makes good sense, just keep it greased up a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McEwan Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I have had the DB out on several trips since fitting the new rubber engine mounts and all I can say the improvement is amazing. Even my wife noticed a big improvement in smoothness and is willing to come on more drives. That’s saying something. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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