So I decided that the ugly thumping noise at the back whenever hitting a bump needed to be investigated. And with the guidance of the brilliant forum article on how to replace rear suspension top mounts (http://www.ex-parrot.com/~pdw/mcoupe/rsm.html), I set about removing the boot trim.
Didn't look too healthy...
[IMG]C:\Users\Rob\Pictures\M Coupe\IMAG1784.jpg[/IMG]
On removing the damper, the full extent of the deterioration became clear!
[IMG]C:\Users\Rob\Pictures\M Coupe\IMAG1785.jpg[/IMG]
So I set about installing the new one ...
[IMG]C:\Users\Rob\Pictures\M Coupe\IMAG1788.jpg[/IMG]
...and the final result...
[IMG]C:\Users\Rob\Pictures\M Coupe\IMAG1790.jpg[/IMG]
Near side one was easier and not so badly deteriorated. What a difference to the ride! Just been for a blast up to Tyndrum for lunch - it's like a new car!
Good opportunity to check the state of the shock absorbers and rear boot floor as well.
Next job's an oil and filter change, followed by handbrake cable. I might even look at some preventative maintenance on the VANOS with a MrVanos seal kit.
Overall the rear mounts are a fairly straightforward job. Just a bit time consuming. But so worth while - a huge improvement for very little effort and cost. Now, how it got through the last MOT...
Didn't look too healthy...
[IMG]C:\Users\Rob\Pictures\M Coupe\IMAG1784.jpg[/IMG]
On removing the damper, the full extent of the deterioration became clear!
[IMG]C:\Users\Rob\Pictures\M Coupe\IMAG1785.jpg[/IMG]
So I set about installing the new one ...
[IMG]C:\Users\Rob\Pictures\M Coupe\IMAG1788.jpg[/IMG]
...and the final result...
[IMG]C:\Users\Rob\Pictures\M Coupe\IMAG1790.jpg[/IMG]
Near side one was easier and not so badly deteriorated. What a difference to the ride! Just been for a blast up to Tyndrum for lunch - it's like a new car!
Good opportunity to check the state of the shock absorbers and rear boot floor as well.
Next job's an oil and filter change, followed by handbrake cable. I might even look at some preventative maintenance on the VANOS with a MrVanos seal kit.
Overall the rear mounts are a fairly straightforward job. Just a bit time consuming. But so worth while - a huge improvement for very little effort and cost. Now, how it got through the last MOT...
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