hydromounts

[Michael2]

I was doing some research on the new Defender at landyonline (see link below)

http://www.landyonline.co.za/specs/defender2007.htm

Specifically at the new engine & gearbox...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/03/906.jpg

I followed a link to further info from that site (see below) and noted the the engines in some FORD applications come with Hydromounts.

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2004/03/27/186760.html

I Googled hydromounts and found out that they are mounted differently to regular mounts in some applications, but I also found these mounts which seem to be "replacements" for regular engine mounts. (see link & illustration below).

http://www.contitech.de/ct/contitech/themen/kommunikation/presse/050915_cemat_5/en.html

http://www.contitech.de/ct/contitech/img/void_uv.gif

http://www.contitech.de/ct/contitech/themen/kommunikation/presse/050915_cemat_5/image_01.jpg

That's about the extent of my research so far, but I thought they may be worth investigating as a NVH improvement for Defenders.

Any ideas or comments from the better informed?

[BigJon]

Looks pretty similar to a TD5 engine mount...

[Michael2]

Here's a cut out diagram from their US website.
Are the TD5 mounts solid rubber, or fluid filled?

http://www.contitech-usa.com/img/vibration.jpg
http://www.contitech-usa.com/products/vibration_control_AM.html

[86mud]

I use to own a mid eighties Peugeot 505 Turbo Diesel and I think from memory it had fluid filled engine mounts...very expensive!

Cheers

Andrew

[PeterM]

Was just about to mention the $$. The Army uses mini ones of those for mounting computer equipment to slides etc installed in vehicles.

[DRS]

VW transporter use fluid filled engine mounts and yes they are expensive.