polyfilled engine mounts

Post by **vanzep** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:46 pm

Some pics of the finished engine mounts - they look ok - didnt spend more than a couple of hours on them from start to finish and as i said before only £8 for 1 tube of sikaflex 221 is enough to do all 4 mounts.

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:18 am

I imagine that'll be much improved... Including the look

Got any before pics?

Post by **vanzep** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:17 am

No before pics im afraid.
The mounts were in good condition except the front mount which had a split in the rubber mount itself - which is why i got looking into polyfilling them in the first place as they obviously crack and split with age so will need replacing at some point. I wonder if these mounts are going to come under a bit more scrutiny as part of the new ammendments to the mot by vosa.....

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:27 pm

How do you get all the old mount crap out. I may do this when my engine is out.

Post by **indigolemon** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:32 pm

If I'm understanding correctly - you don't, you just fill over it.

Post by **vanzep** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:26 pm

indigolemon wrote:If I'm understanding correctly - you don't, you just fill over it.

correct the sikaflex is added to support and stiffen the oem rubber mount
sikaflex colours available are white/black/grey

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:51 pm

So this is either £8 for a do-it-yourself job, or £100 for I-tunes to do it for you? What's the difference besides getting your fingers a little tacky?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 7:59 pm

White is right.

Black is wak

Post by **lewd lude lover** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:15 pm

NafemanNathan wrote:So this is either £8 for a do-it-yourself job, or £100 for I-tunes to do it for you? What's the difference besides getting your fingers a little tacky?

i imagine about the difference between a DIY spray job on a set of alloys and pro powdercoat

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:22 pm

lewd lude lover wrote:
NafemanNathan wrote:So this is either £8 for a do-it-yourself job, or £100 for I-tunes to do it for you? What's the difference besides getting your fingers a little tacky?

i imagine about the difference between a DIY spray job on a set of alloys and pro powdercoat

Really?

So you recon the quality of the Silkaflex isn't up to the same as what Nathan uses? Not bitchin here... Generally interested