I'm considering doing all the powerflex inserts as I think* my mounts need to be replaced. At least one of them definitely does. My question is, well my three questions are, (i) If I think my mounts are shot, should I replace them in addition to installing the powerflex inserts. (ii) I have a 06/03 build date base Cooper, which from what I understand has a solid rubber mount as opposed to the oil filled mount. How is this effected if at all? Finally, (iii) Is there a noticeable amount more vibration with the powerflex inserts? Thanks fellas.
My experience with the Powerflex inserts on my 2003 JCW was an uncomfortable increase in NVH, I had them in there for about 2 months and took them out again.....much better!
Thanks for the reply. From what I've read I think I'll be happier just replacing the mounts rather than going with the powerflex inserts also. I was sort of hoping I'd get sold on the doing the inserts though. While I actually enjoy taking the car apart, I also hate having to do things twice. Time to figure out which mount to do first I guess. The car has an odd vibration when I come to a stop occasionally. If I tap the throttle it smooths out and goes away. I just had the center exhaust hanger welded back on today as it cracked off. Hoping that was the root.
I had Polly before and it's too stiff and OEM sucks and will fail over and over. I ordered this one from Colin and it's perfect with NO MVH at all. After a while I ordered the other two. Vibra-Technics MINI Cooper S R53 - Right Hand Engine Mount – Greene Performance Vibra-Technics MINI Cooper S R52/R53 ( 2- 8) MIN915M - Torque Link Eng – Greene Performance Vibra-Technics MINI Cooper S R53 ('