Hydro engine mounts are they worth the trouble

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pugvan
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Hydro engine mounts are they worth the trouble

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Hello all What do folk recon to hydro mounts are they worth the trouble a few on the samba seem to claim there worth it but maybe their standard mounts were worn out
also on a standard mount with the engine sat on them how close should the center /hub the bit the bolt goes through be to the top of the outer casing of the mount mine are almost touching would that make the van vibrate 1.9 mtdi
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Re: Hydro engine mounts are they worth the trouble

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Hello Pugvan,
I asked the same question and as you I have had no replies.

Replaced my engine 1.6jx for a 1.9 1y and put in new mounts. The vibration at tick over is real bad, if i loosen the engine mounts a bit so it can shift around the vibration is better, so I am assuming that hydro mounts may help ( Don`t take that as advice tho ), not tried the gearbox mount either, might be transmitting vibes too.

No job at the moment so don`t want to chuck money at the van if hydro mounts will not substantially improve the issue.

Given that your post is 2 years old now you may well have solved the issue, I would appreciate any info you have.

Thanks good luck.

G.
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Re: Hydro engine mounts are they worth the trouble

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The engine mounts on my Subaru petrol engines are hydraulic, they smooth things out nicely.
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