jkcee Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 I need some help please. Could anyone give me the dimensions of the engine mountings (clindrical/rectangular) for a TR4 and a TR4A please. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badfrog Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 I can't give you the size, but I can tell you that there is a general agreement that round mountings are much less resistant than rectangular mountings. So choose the latter preferably. Badfrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR4A1965 Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Just one thing to add. We tried the rectangular mountings and the exhaust touched the chassis. No idea why. Roger on this forum says that Land Rover Defender Round Mounts are the way to go? Or at least that is what I thought he said? Best Paul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 (edited) I was going to measure both today but got carried away with other things. Tomorrow I'll post the dimensions. Regarding what is best. The rectangular (TR4A) mount is the most robust but sadly the rubber is made from chewing gum. One whiff of engine oil and it dissolves. The round repro's are probably no better. Land Rover do a round one that is both good quality and excellent value. It is made in the land of rubber trees (india) s should be good. I'll try and find the link. Roger PS - here is the link www.johnrichardssurplus.co.uk Part # NRC2054. The only issue is that the stud diameter is 8mm. Edited November 25, 2013 by RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badfrog Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Other issue: John Richards does not deliver to France. How nice. Badfrog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 25, 2013 Report Share Posted November 25, 2013 Hi JF, I'm sure we can work around that. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jkcee Posted November 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 Any chance of a few measurements lads, they're urgently needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted November 30, 2013 Report Share Posted November 30, 2013 ooops!! tomorrow. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 The TR4 round variety are - 56mm diameter 35mm high. stud length - 21mm stud dia - 3/8" The TR4A rectangular ones are - length - 60mm width - 60mm heigth - 35mm Studs - 7/8th x 3/8th The Landrover mounts are slightly bigger than the TR4 round ones with 8 x 21mm studs I hope this helps Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jkcee Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Brilliant. Thanks very much, you're a star RogerH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) There is also a different diameter land rover nor NRC2053. Same thickness as NRC2054. Here you go http://www.lrdirect.com/NRC2053-Engine-Mounting-Round-Smaller-Ty?gclid=CMbkmrnaj7sCFQUIwwodvjIALQ http://www.lrdirect.com/NRC2054-Engine-Mounting-Round-Larger-Typ/?sfi=Nrc2054 Edited December 1, 2013 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LGFromage Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 There is also a different diameter land rover nor NRC2053. Same thickness as NRC2054. Here you go http://www.lrdirect.com/NRC2053-Engine-Mounting-Round-Smaller-Ty?gclid=CMbkmrnaj7sCFQUIwwodvjIALQ http://www.lrdirect.com/NRC2054-Engine-Mounting-Round-Larger-Typ/?sfi=Nrc2054 Interesting. The Land Rover price for the smaller mount is £56.03 and £16.40 for the larger one. I suppose its due to supply and demand. Tim Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Both out of stock too (for the genuine LR part) :-( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jkcee Posted December 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Great stuff guys. Thanks very much. You have been very helpful. JKC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BarryG Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 Just in the throws of replacing my engine mounts on my 4A. I guess it is better to continue on the same subject than start a new topic. This is going to sound like a silly question, but confused. The mounts were the rectangular ones. It has been recommended that I go for the Landrover round mounts which I have. However I have just removed the nearside rectangular mount (which is well bu**ered) and there is a large circular washer between it and the chassis. Looking at all my parts catalogues, they both say use as required. What would the verdict be? Naturally the new round engine mount is deeper than the old rectangular one sp should I not use the packing washer.? Many Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 You may or may not need the shim washers, they are sometimes useful to give extra clearance on the right hand side when a certain type of 4 branch is fitted. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 23, 2018 Report Share Posted January 23, 2018 You may or may not need the shim washers, they are sometimes useful to give extra clearance on the right hand side when a certain type of 4 branch is fitted. Stuart. ..and keep the front crank extension off the steering rack tube... Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted January 24, 2018 Report Share Posted January 24, 2018 ..and keep the front crank extension off the steering rack tube... Peter W They do that anyway with the Landrover mounts as they are taller to start. FWIW If those mounts are used on a TR4 the torque reaction arm wont fit as the buffer runs out of thread before it does anything. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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