GreenVTi991 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hi just wondering how difficult it is to change the top gearbox mount on my MB6? It's been squeaking for a few months now & is probably a contributing factor into my exhaust manifold splitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaddow Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Good Morning,If you are referring to the large mount holding gearbox to body, this is fairly simple replacement.I went to replace mine on the weekend but after removal, I found the replacement bush I had was the wrong bolt configuration.There is 3 fixings going down into the gearbox. (Believe they were 17mm, Deep socket required.)Due to restrictions to space around the fixings, I built up on extension bars and used a lever bar to crack the nuts of.After these 3 are removed, its just the bolt going through the bracket on the body. Again this is a 17mm with a 19mm weld nut on the rear.Undo this stud, remove and then "wiggle" the mount free.Should take no more than 10min to remove, and the same in reverse.Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaddow Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Hmm... double post. Now how to delete this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenVTi991 Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Ok it's not the top gearbox mount, it's the front right torque mount. I've been to every part shop in my area and none of them can get one. I also went to local Honda main dealer and they can order me one for £85! Is there anywhere else I can get one from? I've seen one on eBay but it looks poor quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Tegiwa sell them around £35. I'm using them. Just look same quality as oem really. Easy enough to replace, two bolts holding bush to chassis leg. Three into gearbox. Then replace bush via big 19mm nut. Put all back in reverse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenVTi991 Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 I've ordered a Tegiwa one on your recommendation!What's the likelihood other mounts will be worn too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiNK43 Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 erm. depends really. do you have any symptoms?those silly front mounts do very little to actually support the engine. soooo if you have excessive engine movement ie car bobs about low rpm, harsh gear changes etc. then most likely the rear mount on the subframe is shot.if not then mounts are probably ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenVTi991 Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 Yes my car does suffer from judder so I'll order the mount you mention too. I kinda knew it wouldn't be just one that has failed as once one goes it puts excess stress on the remaining ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I ordered the tegiwa*k ones ended up returning them coz the quality was far from good I bought Avid ones but now regret that so looking to go Honda OEM 65 each aint cheap but the old ones lasted 100 thousand so must be half decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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