Engine mount dilemma...

TheRover mounting plate utilises the two bolt holes youhave used but also the one above the mount. Its there to stop the bottom two from twisting. I suggest adding a bracket up to that hole so you don't crack the skirt.
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Ps The mounting bolts will move at 45 degrees when you lower the engine into the car - that requires a slot of some sort or bolts elsewhere that are parralell to the direction of engine travel when lowering into place...
 
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Oh , you mean like the standard Capri ones :p.

I have aquired another X member since making those mounts so the plan may yet evolve a bit more because I can now modify this spare x member and possibly re think the whole mounting idea . The issue is that the rover has the mounts at the front of the block adjacent to the front pots where as the capri has the stock mount between number 2 and 3 cylinders. This would also facilitate the fitting of an electric power steering rack assy.
The issue here in NZ is that as soon as you modify anything you need an engineer's report and certification , and all welding on suspension ,chassis steering and brakes must be done by a qualified and certified welder.........so it gets expensive real quick. Im actually better off bolting stuff together where possible. The upside is that there is a set inspection fee wether you have done a small mod like lowering springs or wether you have modified everything , so it pays to get the project finished and then inspected rather than do one bit and get it checked coz you get charged the set fee for every inspection.
 
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Ok so my solution is slightly over-engineered for what will probably be a sub-200hp car lol. But here's what I've done - Landrover brackets made symmetrical with a flat plate, to which I have attached 1970's Holden v8 (253ci) mounts. One main reason I've gone this way is ease of getting the rubbers here, as compared to the early cotton-reel rubbers which are both hard to find and over-priced. Although truth be told I'm not 100% sold on this design, as the guy I got to weld the plates didn't do them symmetrical in all directions, so I may still look for a set of late brackets and just go all Rover....IMG_20220408_165621.jpg
 
Hi, Be aware those are exhaust mountings and their Shore rating will be different (softer) and so may not last as long.

Colin
 
colnerov said:
Hi, Be aware those are exhaust mountings and their Shore rating will be different (softer) and so may not last as long.

Colin
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Any idea where I can get proper ones? I'm thinking alternately, I might grind the early brackets I have to fit the larger mounts, then weld in two spines (like a backbone, not a thorn lol) on the back to restore the rigidity....what do you think?
 
Hi guys,
So I'm now going to use the standard P6 mounts on standard P6 engine brackets, and make chassis brackets to suit. Question is, can anyone tell me what angle the chassis plates should sit to suit the standard mounts? Forgive me if I've asked before - I did some looking and couldn't find it....
Cheers,
Rob.
 
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