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!!
Last edited by steve00136; 21-12-2021 at 04:33 PM.
2003 MG ZT 260 SE #038
1993 MG RV8
1975 MGB Roadster
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.
Steve
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 ......
Last edited by steve00136; 21-12-2021 at 04:56 PM.
2003 MG ZT 260 SE #038
1993 MG RV8
1975 MGB Roadster
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
Last edited by David; 21-12-2021 at 07:04 PM.
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
Last edited by David; 23-12-2021 at 09:06 AM.
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.
2003 MG ZT 260 SE #038
1993 MG RV8
1975 MGB Roadster
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
Last edited by David; 23-12-2021 at 10:26 AM.
£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 !Originally Posted by SCP440
Don't you just love Brexit?
David
Last edited by David; 23-12-2021 at 12:49 PM.
Found this on the rave disc ....
Wonder if it's a better option?
2003 MG ZT 260 SE #038
1993 MG RV8
1975 MGB Roadster
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