Hi, Recently bought my 225 megane F1 team and am on the whole pleased but thought the cabin vibrations were a little excessive (as are the rattles and squeaks!!). After a forum search, the top mount seems a common problem so I ordered and fitted a replacement. The cabin vibrations really don't seem much Better and after looking again, there seems to be excessive sag on the new mount - what do you guys think of the following picture; I can easily slide a finger in there! Regards, Toby Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
If you can easily slide a finger in - That straight away says it's not good :rolleyes: Powerflex do inserts that basically fill the area on these mounts, they're not too expensive and may help your situation!
Thanks for replies. I'll get in touch with the seller - that is a brand new mount, how they can charge money for that is beyond me! I'll get an original Renault mount. The inserts don't interest me really, I have bought a low mileage 225 F1 and am working to return it to standard, it's more special to me that way and want it as Renault intended! Cheap engine mounts - waste of money! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
If it's any help, the Powerflex are highly regarded as a quality aftermarket item and exceed the factory fit item for durability and remain in share for many years.
Don't get me wrong - I am aware of powerflex products and know they're a quality item, I'm just trying to avoid the extra vibrations and cabin noise etc - just in the process of selling the exhaust and dump valve that came with the car too! The seller has offered a refund on the mount anyway which is good. I've heard there is a chap on here who can supply genuine parts at a good price? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I used a cheaper mount before and lasted couple of weeks can't beat a genuine one replaced mine other day 75 quid Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Just to say, thanks for advice on this - I ordered a genuine one (from Paul at Renault parts direct, great service and turned up much quicker than quoted!), it's like a different car! No booming and vibrating anymore. Felt like it was shaking itself to bits previously from a cold start! Buy cheap, but twice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
15 mins - jack under the sump, 2 bolts into body, 1 into engine and manoeuvre out! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
