Powerflex engine mount insert

[hipwell]

Has anybody used the powerflex top engine mount insert?
My mount has seen better days and I wasn't sure if I should just replace it, or put the powerflex insert in.

Or do both?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Has anybody used the powerflex top engine mount insert?
My mount has seen better days and I wasn't sure if I should just replace it, or put the powerflex insert in.

Or do both?

Do both mate. Or at least fit a new standard one

 

[Coops Mk1]

Do both, the insert won't last on a completely shot engine mount imo

 

[jinjur]

I found it a bit harsh tbh.
Powerflexed dog bone (make sure its the new type, i posted about this) and standard everywhere else is a good combo

J

 

[Christopher]

Mk2 or Mk3?

 

[hipwell]

Mk2 172

 

[t90_lle]

I've got both the upper insert and the dog bone mount, it's rattles and vibrates like mad! But wouldn't be without them now!!

 

[HarvB]

I found it a bit harsh tbh.
Powerflexed dog bone (make sure its the new type, i posted about this) and standard everywhere else is a good combo

J

Agreed! That's how mine is and it's perfect.

I've had full powerflex engine/gearbox mounts in before and they're great when you're at 9/10ths down your favourite B-road or on track, but a frigging pain the other 99% of the time...

 

[Niall]

If the mount is knackered it won't help. But on a good mount it makes a good difference! Got it on mine and my dogbone is already powerflexed and a new gearbox side engine mount, and this made a big difference to on and off the throttle movement. Well worth the money I'd say. Looks quite good in the engine bay too.

 

[bloke]

common mistake...powerflex dog bone, powerflex upper engine mount insert and leave the other old knackered mounts on!!

with all new mounts and the inserts vibration should be minimal.

 

[jinjur]

common mistake...powerflex dog bone, powerflex upper engine mount insert and leave the other old knackered mounts on!!

with all new mounts and the inserts vibration should be minimal.

Mine was like a dildo.
A big. Iceberg Silver. Dildo.

lol!

 

[JamesBryan]

Had mine in a few weeks and the vibration has settled down a bit now.

If it was a daily i don't think i'd bother with the powerflex insert tbh.

 

[Djw John]

Yeah same, got one on the track clio, not planning on fitting it to the daily!

 

[Niall]

Thing is though, those trying to run a Clio as a comfortable daily you're barking up the wrong tree. They're always unrefined, may as well be #Racekor.

 

[jinjur]

You are crackers Niall......its a lovely daily driver.......great compromise of speed, ability and comfort.
I just does not need to be shaking itself to bits while sitting in traffic
Track use? maybe

 

[JamesBryan]

I must say in Nialls car, you hardly notice the vibration from it.

In mine, with coilovers you can definitely feel it more.

 

[haimsey]

I did a new Renault mount with the powerflex insert fitted a couple of months later. New OE mount made a difference, powerflex improved it further. Didn't notice any increased noise or vibration, but then again i cant even hear or feel myself fart in the car...

 

[Niall]

You are crackers Niall......its a lovely daily driver.......great compromise of speed, ability and comfort.
I just does not need to be shaking itself to bits while sitting in traffic
Track use? maybe

I'm in more discomfort in traffic with the heavy clutch and manual box than I am a bit of vibration, but I don't see anyone getting rid of the manual box?

Either way though, horses for courses!

 

[jinjur]

You can't swap from a manual box
Nor can you put a lighter clutch in

But you can prevent it vibrating like a washing machine in traffic with a simple combination of relatively cheap parts

Just IMO of course dude

 

[JamesBryan]

New clutch makes them really light compared to my old one.

 

[bloke]

new clutch is pretty light.

 

[Danf2681]

I went for the black insert to start with and it was a bit much for every day use, swapped it over for a yellow one and coupled with new mounts it's now settled in fine ( minimal vibration at idle)

 

[Aliween1400]

Black insert is shite

 

[imprezaworks]

Lol why?

 

[Aliween1400]

Lol why?

Insert is rubbish at stopping movent
It just adds some tasty vibrations
Best bet is to sleeve the leading bolt hole in a poly dog bone mount
Im installing this week a sleeve for the front bolt
Also if u know anyone with vibra technics for sale then I'm interested lol

 

[bloke]

Insert is rubbish at stopping movent
It just adds some tasty vibrations
Best bet is to sleeve the leading bolt hole in a poly dog bone mount
Im installing this week a sleeve for the front bolt
Also if u know anyone with vibra technics for sale then I'm interested lol

Of course it stops movement.

 

[Aliween1400]

Of course it stops movement.

Have to disagree
It's the week point in my set up
I'm using it
Ito nearly new and it moves
I wanted black as to make sure to delete movement but no still unwanted movement so getting vibras

 

[bloke]

If you wedge something between the bracket and the mount as the insert goes it will stop movement. It's the laws of physics, you can't change or argue with them.

You will get more vibrations and if you stiffen up one mount out of four it then highlites how bad the others are.

New mounts, powerflex insert and powerflex dog bone and your movement is minimal especially for a road car.

 

[Aliween1400]

If you wedge something between the bracket and the mount as the insert goes it will stop movement. It's the laws of physics, you can't change or argue with them.

You will get more vibrations and if you stiffen up one mount out of four it then highlites how bad the others are.

New mounts, powerflex insert and powerflex dog bone and your movement is minimal especially for a road car.

Got all new mounts Inc poly dog bone and no mate
Still movement
The mount is severely stiff up against the top mounting bracket which stops transverse movement (u and I both know engines don't move length ways ?) not arguing
The fact is I have movement and the stiffener has added some nice vibrations dogbone stopped the swaying loads added insert and swapped in oem dogbone no change
Both running still some vibrations ☺

 

[JamesBryan]

Got all new mounts Inc poly dog bone and no mate
Still movement
The mount is severely stiff up against the top mounting bracket which stops transverse movement (u and I both know engines don't move length ways ?) not arguing
The fact is I have movement and the stiffener has added some nice vibrations dogbone stopped the swaying loads added insert and swapped in oem dogbone no change
Both running still some vibrations ☺

Have you got a picture with your powerflex insert fitted in the top engine mount?