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    Quote Originally Posted by steve00136 View Post
    David are you saying these rubbers are only used on the auto gearbox as mine is a manual 260?
    No idea, Steve, just that the thread OP and title were specifically about Rover 75 V8 auto mount rubbers, so I assumed that was what you were looking for.

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    They are only a Bobbin mount, look at these and I am sure there will be one that is close to what we need https://www.avmountsonline.co.uk/bob...0aAhBTEALw_wcB
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    Sorry for the confusion David.
    Thanks for the link Steve.
    It looks a straight forward job but I've been caught out before on this car. Might have a word with Nick at Austin Garage.
    Thanks both.
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    Personaly I would remove one, measure it and order the nearest version from that link. I suspect the genuine article will be 10 times the price but probably in truth is the same.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SCP440 View Post
    Personally I would remove one, measure it and order the nearest version from that link. I suspect the genuine article will be 10 times the price but probably in truth is the same...
    Do you happen know if the strength/stiffness of the rubber is a factor, Steve, or they all made much the same in that regard?

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    Steve please let us know if you identify these.
    I used to be indecisive but now I'm not so sure.
    When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth

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    Will do Pete
    Only concern if I measure one of the existing rubbers I don't really know what their original length was as I guess they would have compressed a bit over the years. I'll have to weigh it up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by steve00136 View Post
    Will do Pete
    Only concern if I measure one of the existing rubbers I don't really know what their original length was as I guess they would have compressed a bit over the years. I'll have to weigh it up.
    If the mileage the auctioneers were showing of 19,876 a year ago was accurate, I wouldn't think they would have been too compressed or worn. Having said that, if you think they need attending to, maybe there is another reason? Oil contamination?

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    It's only done 21k miles now but the engine mountings have been replaced making the cabin a lot quieter, just thought if front rubbers needed replacing the rears may also! No oil leaks either - but they are nearly 20 years old!
    Also give me something to do during next lockdown!!
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    If you look the ones I sent the link too had different load capacities. If a gearbox is about 100kg if you think that is divided by two some that can take 100kg each should be more than up to the job.

    I am tempted to pop one of mine out and see how it looks after 100k miles.

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