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Hi, I have a sirion 1999, I want to replace the engine mount near the radiator and the one near the gearbox, the problem is that I can't find it, I am asking is it possible to install engine mounts of other car to my car.
Thanks.
MSS
Hi, I have a sirion 1999, I want to replace the engine mount near the radiator and the one near the gearbox, the problem is that I can't find it, I am asking is it possible to install engine mounts of other car to my car.
Thanks.
MSS
Cue Bob F
Cue Bob F............Or is he sunning himself?
Are you saying you cannot find the mounts ON your car or you cannot find the mounts FOR you car?
I doubt very much if you could install mounts from another vehicle onto your Sirion, if that's what you mean.
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2004 Yellow YRV Turbo
No problem if people can fit
No problem if people can fit a Cresida gearbox in a Ford or a LEXUS ENJIN in watever then you will be fine if you have a plasma cutter and welding mashine.
Engine mountings
I think you are asking if you can use the rubber engine mountings from another car, because you cannot source originals.
If this is what you are wanting to do you would be taking big risks.
Rubber engine mountings are specific to each model.
Their physical design positions the engine correctly and supports it in that position.
They provide resilient mountings for the engine to isolate the vehicle body from engine vibration. The engine on its mountings has a natural resonant frequency and this frequency is critical. Engine vibrations above that frequency will be isolated from the vehicle body by the rubber engine mountings and engine vibrations at or below that frequency will pass directly into the body of the car through the mountings, producing immense shaking and axle tramp.
To find suitable mountings from another vehicle you would have to be very lucky -
- Same number of mountings
- Same weight of engine
- Same weight distribution on the mountings
- Same fittings (bolts)
- Same rubber stiffness
- Same dimensions
Your task would be made easier if you could modify the engine mounting points on the body to enable a wider range of options.
Unless you love your car I would advise you to sell it and buy a different Daihatsu!
YRV Tony