My car Engine is moving a lot
do I need to change all Engine Stabilser
What parts do you recommend me to change?
Or it’s good enough to change the bushes?

Can you please list the part that I must change?


Regards,

 

#1 check the dogbone bushings on the right side of the motor (from driver position). Dogbone runs from block to firerwall mount by clutch line.
#2 check the motor mounts. One under the flywheel housing cover. One under the radiator mount.
#3 check other stabilser - you may have one from right front subframe to bottom lower right flywheel housing (under car)

 

The motor mounts on my old classics were rubber vulcanized to a metal plate, like the rear exhaust mount. They can come apart, alowing a lot of engine movement. I successfully replaced mine without removing the engine from the car.

 

Replace the dog bone bushings for sure, also make sure that the bottom bracket on the firellall is not cracked.


I also replace both lower mounts, even if you do not see any visual damage, replacing these two mounts, really makes a huge difference.

Victor

 

I found deferent types of brackets

1- MOTOR / ENGINE MOUNT MINI COOPER - OEM
2- ENGINE MOUNT W/NUTS MINI COOPER
3- MOTOR MOUNT SIDE ENGINE MINI COOPER

My car engines STABILIZER RODS are ok, need to change the bushes only

What type of bushes I must have?

1- POLY STEADY BUSH KIT 4 BUSHES PLUS SLEEVE MINI & COOPER
2- HARD POLY STABILISER BUSH KIT MINI & MINI COOPER S
3- FULL RACE UPRATED STABILIZER BUSH KIT MINI & MINI COOPER

Ore if you recommend other types please list it

 

Motor > #1 (never used 2, but may be easier?)

Bushings > #1 (#2 appears the same)

 

Motor Mounts - when I did my clutch relaease bearing job I found that someone (previous owner?) had cleverly tack welded the nuts to the motor mount which made their removal and reinstallation MUCH easier. Thank you, whoever you are.

 

Thank you.