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Hello all What do folk recon to hydro mounts are they worth the trouble a few on the samba seem to claim there worth it but maybe their standard mounts were worn out
also on a standard mount with the engine sat on them how close should the center /hub the bit the bolt goes through be to the top of the outer casing of the mount mine are almost touching would that make the van vibrate 1.9 mtdi
cheers

Hello Pugvan,
I asked the same question and as you I have had no replies.

Replaced my engine 1.6jx for a 1.9 1y and put in new mounts. The vibration at tick over is real bad, if i loosen the engine mounts a bit so it can shift around the vibration is better, so I am assuming that hydro mounts may help ( Don`t take that as advice tho ), not tried the gearbox mount either, might be transmitting vibes too.

No job at the moment so don`t want to chuck money at the van if hydro mounts will not substantially improve the issue.

Given that your post is 2 years old now you may well have solved the issue, I would appreciate any info you have.

Thanks good luck.

G.

The engine mounts on my Subaru petrol engines are hydraulic, they smooth things out nicely.