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The gearbox mountings are at the rear of the gearbox so a lot of the gearbox weight will be transferred to the engine mountings. Getting over rated rubbers may be too hard transferring more vibration to the body. Just a thought.
Also there doesn't look a lot of space to get at them ......
https://mgztinfo.files.wordpress.com...0105703509.jpg
Might be a case of "if it ain't bust ... " ;)
I'll be poking around there with a camera 'endoscope' thingy, when repairing the selector-linkage on my R75V8 after Xmas, so I'll try and see if the auto-box mounting and rubbers are radically different, if possible.
David
Pete - the part no is KQB000870 courtesy of DMGRS but unobtainableQuote:
Originally Posted by Pete
My German is rubbish but it looks like these people are taking orders at 50 Euro each, https://allbrit.de/xepc.cfm?CAR=SARR...98&SPRACHE=EN#
Steve
They usually take the order and payment, and then email back "oops sorry ..." . Bit like Allcarpartsfast/Endon often do.
Tried two items in the past without success. Refund went OK though.
Still worth a try perhaps?
Pity the pages never show the MGR part-number alongside the description.
That page looks to be specifically for "Automatics", if I read it correctly.
Be aware though that the two ball-and-socket ends I bought from a UK supplier to repair my gear selector rod, which normally cost £3.50 in total delivered in the UK, have finally cost me £23 with postage, customs fees, 2xVAT and administration costs to NL, post-Brexit. Any goods you may order in the UK from the EU may well result in similar daylight robbery thanks to the "seamless movement of goods" agreement, I imagine.
David
Thanks for the info, tips and warnings. Think I will take a good look at the existing rubbers for any signs of damage, wear or deterioration before I order. Something to do over the next week when I think I'm going to have a lot of spare time.
What is interesting is that the mountings and bracket are listed as being different from VIN #732 (in the case of the manual box only). Anyone aware of any design change ?
Tip: If you only get German language on the 'Allbrit' page, alternate between the languages a couple of times using the flag pull-down list, top right. Once was not enough for me!
David
£50 each though, that is ridiculous for something so freely available from others sources. You could buy all the options and still spend less.
Steve
Wait until the postage, customs charges, administration charges and UK VAT on everything are added to that !Quote:
Originally Posted by SCP440
Don't you just love Brexit?
David
Yes and that is why I think it has to be worth a try of the ones I sent a link too, if the ones that are £6.39 each work that is a good saving and we will all know for the future when we all start needing them.
Steve