Suggestions for engine mounts

[CASwede]

Hello,

 

I have a Zetec ZX3 with a cracked engine mount.

 

I noticed some Zetec mounts on the Raceline website. Does anybody have any other recommendations?

[rzempel]

Why not re-weld it?

[xcarguy]

How about a photo of the cracked mount. It would make for a more informed decision.

[CASwede]

Photo attached. This is the forward port-side mounting arm. It's a bit tricky to get the camera down in there to show the separation, but in person the arm has detached and wedged itself on the head of the bolt above it.

[CASwede]

  rzempel said:

Why not re-weld it?

 

I wouldn't drive a car that I welded.

[scannon]

Jack up the engine to get it correctly aligned, tack weld it in place then pull it out and take it to a welding shop for the serious welding.

 

Be sure to disconnect the battery before welding on the car.

[xcarguy]

scannon nailed it ....... ditto.

[CASwede]

Many thanks guys for the tips.

[S1Steve]

  scannon said:

Jack up the engine to get it correctly aligned, tack weld it in place then pull it out and take it to a welding shop for the serious welding.

 

Be sure to disconnect the battery before welding on the car.

 

I agree with all the above. If you can't tack it, match mark it.

[rzempel]

From what I can see in the photo, there was no weld penetration on the plate side of the weld bead. Poor initial weld, but easy fix for a good welder.

[CASwede]

All welded up. Not a pretty weld, but everything is holding nicely. I had to file about 1/16 of an inch off one of the bolt holes to get everything lined up. Replaced the mounting rubber on both sides while I was at it. It's nice not to have the exhaust banging on the body work. Many thanks all.