d2alfa Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Hi, I have just put my engine back in the TR4a on to two new rectangular engine mounting blocks and notice that one of my circular air filters is resting on the inner wing. This was not the case before I removed the engine! What have I done? I recall mention of a recommendation to use mounting blocks from a Land Rover. Any advice would be most welcome. Thanks d2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Hi d2 ~ Silly question I know but did you fit the correct engine mountings? What about fitting spacers under the mountings? Tom. Edited June 16, 2018 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Firstly are the new mounts as thick as the old mounts ? If they are then the density of the mount is obviously less allowing it to collapse and the engine to sink lower and ancillaries to contact the wing. I seem to remember it was Stuart who mentioned using Land Rover mounts ( but can't remember which model) why not do what everybody should do I the first instance, use the search box. I suggest engine mounts will give you quite a number of threads and then a little reading should identify the stiffer mountings required. Tom's idea of a spacer will undoubtedly help but if the mountings are less dense they may compress even more in use and still allow the ancillaries to contact bodywork. PS: Despite a worthy idea of helping all users of the forum to first research the search box it seems to raise a little ire when I suggest it so I've checked it for you. Dozens of threads about it, this one may help you quickly. PS - here is the link www.johnrichardssurplus.co.uk Part # NRC2054. The only issue is that the stud diameter is 8mm So the hole may need adjusting. Mick Richards Edited June 16, 2018 by Motorsport Mickey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 yes, the LR mounts are what we use on most cars here. you can get them in 2 sizes depth wise Quote Link to post Share on other sites
d2alfa Posted June 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Hi Guts, Thanks for the replies. The engine mounts were bought from Moss and appeared to be the same as the ones replaced. I did try a search but obviously input incorrectly as nothing found. I will look at the LR mounts mentioned. Regards d2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Large choice of mounts here for Land Rover https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/Land-Rover-Defender-Engine-Mounts/50454/bn_1282724 Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeF Posted June 22, 2018 Report Share Posted June 22, 2018 The easiest way to search forum is to enter TR register forum engine mounts (or whatever) into Google homepage. This will give you entries from all our forums. Most relevant first and dated. Other search engines are available. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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