Transmission mount upper bushes- a solution!
Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 3:39 pm
Eureka!
After trawling far too many Google-translated Russian message boards, I've found a bush that fits in the upper transmission mount brackets (usually only available from Mitsubishi if you buy the entire upper mount assembly. For about $400. Ouch.)
Nissan Micra/March/Tiida/Cube/Versa/ front suspension lower arm rear bushes. $16 each. Febest part number NAB-134.
The tube in the middle is about 6mm too long. To prevent burning the rubber I drilled 3mm out of each end, then finished with a file. It's alloy, so easy to work.
The bush's outer diameter is about 1mm larger than the mount, but it's a press fit so merely cleaning up the mating surfaces was enough. Flap wheel in a drill for the bracket, angle grinder flap wheel and the redneck lathe for the bush. Again, being careful not to get the bush too hot.
Install bush with a press (aka sledgehammer and a chunk of exhaust pipe as a mandrel) and it's as good as new.
Before and after shots: The bushes are stiffer than the old (failing, worn-out) bushes, but I haven't noticed any extra vibration or noise. I'm declaring it a success.
After trawling far too many Google-translated Russian message boards, I've found a bush that fits in the upper transmission mount brackets (usually only available from Mitsubishi if you buy the entire upper mount assembly. For about $400. Ouch.)
Nissan Micra/March/Tiida/Cube/Versa/ front suspension lower arm rear bushes. $16 each. Febest part number NAB-134.
The tube in the middle is about 6mm too long. To prevent burning the rubber I drilled 3mm out of each end, then finished with a file. It's alloy, so easy to work.
The bush's outer diameter is about 1mm larger than the mount, but it's a press fit so merely cleaning up the mating surfaces was enough. Flap wheel in a drill for the bracket, angle grinder flap wheel and the redneck lathe for the bush. Again, being careful not to get the bush too hot.
Install bush with a press (aka sledgehammer and a chunk of exhaust pipe as a mandrel) and it's as good as new.
Before and after shots: The bushes are stiffer than the old (failing, worn-out) bushes, but I haven't noticed any extra vibration or noise. I'm declaring it a success.