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Graeme / New Zealand · 02-01-2014, 01:53 PM

While I have engine unbolted and lifted to remove that pesky RHD starter motor, I plan to replace the front engine mounts. Who's mounts would you go for Drakes or Carpenters? I'm unsure if Carpenters have the metal band around the top biscuit. The ones that on the car now are English made and they have the band around it

Also the exhaust manifold gaskets ; should they be replaced dry or should exhaust sealant be used with them?

Thanks

GB

Bassman/NZ · 02-01-2014, 01:54 PM

I put muffler sealant on mine.

Graeme / New Zealand · 02-01-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bassman/NZ

I put muffler sealant on mine.

Do you mean the brown stuff in the tube ( Holts or CRC product) or the stuff in the can that is more like a putty ( gun gum I think it is called)?

GB

41panelmark · 02-01-2014, 07:58 PM

Keep or re-use your bolts and castle nuts, I had 2 sets from different vendors and the threads did not match well nor was the metal very strong. I ended up re-using the original bolts and nuts.

DICK SPADARO · 02-02-2014, 11:17 AM

Just a response to gasket sealer on exhaust gaskets. Not a good idea! The best sealer i have found with exhaust gaskets is "Neversieze" anti stick coating. This is great for hot exhaust as it does not burn the gasket to the metal and makes disassembly and re use very easy.

JM 35 Sedan · 02-02-2014, 01:52 PM

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I did what Dick suggested when recently replacing the exhaust manifold gaskets on my 35 sedan. You also want to retorque those manifold bolts after you put some run time on them. I had to retorque mine twice. I didn't retorque them on the previous set and this caused them to fail early. I have used the rubber motor mount donuts from both Drake and Carpenter. I am not sure they had the steel rings on the OD, at least I don't recall them being there, but they could have had a light coating of rubber molded over them. In either case they seem to be holding up well. I also reused the original hardware after glass beading and sprying with clear coat paint.

Graeme / New Zealand · 02-04-2014, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DICK SPADARO

Just a response to gasket sealer on exhaust gaskets. Not a good idea! The best sealer i have found with exhaust gaskets is "Neversieze" anti stick coating. This is great for hot exhaust as it does not burn the gasket to the metal and makes disassembly and re use very easy.

Dick I've just googled the Neverseeze products. Can you tell me please which one it is you use. There seems to be a number of different applications.

Thanks

GB

Lawrie · 02-04-2014, 02:09 AM

GB, just go to your local bearing supplier and ask for Never sieze,
Lawrie

Graeme / New Zealand · 02-04-2014, 02:57 AM

Cheers Lawrie. SKF is just down the road from me.

GB

swoopNZ · 02-04-2014, 03:47 AM

There is a short and long version of those engine mount stepped bolts.
Go for the longer ones.

02-01-2014, 01:53 PM	#1
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	engine mounts and exhaust gaskets While I have engine unbolted and lifted to remove that pesky RHD starter motor, I plan to replace the front engine mounts. Who's mounts would you go for Drakes or Carpenters? I'm unsure if Carpenters have the metal band around the top biscuit. The ones that on the car now are English made and they have the band around it Also the exhaust manifold gaskets ; should they be replaced dry or should exhaust sealant be used with them? Thanks GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

02-01-2014, 01:54 PM	#2
Bassman/NZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napier, New Zealand Posts: 2,001	Re: engine mounts and exhaust gaskets I put muffler sealant on mine.

02-01-2014, 07:58 PM	#4
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Re: engine mounts and exhaust gaskets Keep or re-use your bolts and castle nuts, I had 2 sets from different vendors and the threads did not match well nor was the metal very strong. I ended up re-using the original bolts and nuts.

02-02-2014, 11:17 AM	#5
DICK SPADARO Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Altamont, NY Posts: 1,004	Re: engine mounts and exhaust gaskets Just a response to gasket sealer on exhaust gaskets. Not a good idea! The best sealer i have found with exhaust gaskets is "Neversieze" anti stick coating. This is great for hot exhaust as it does not burn the gasket to the metal and makes disassembly and re use very easy. __________________ dickspadaro.com

02-02-2014, 01:52 PM	#6
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: engine mounts and exhaust gaskets Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I did what Dick suggested when recently replacing the exhaust manifold gaskets on my 35 sedan. You also want to retorque those manifold bolts after you put some run time on them. I had to retorque mine twice. I didn't retorque them on the previous set and this caused them to fail early. I have used the rubber motor mount donuts from both Drake and Carpenter. I am not sure they had the steel rings on the OD, at least I don't recall them being there, but they could have had a light coating of rubber molded over them. In either case they seem to be holding up well. I also reused the original hardware after glass beading and sprying with clear coat paint. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

02-04-2014, 02:09 AM	#8
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,221	Re: engine mounts and exhaust gaskets GB, just go to your local bearing supplier and ask for Never sieze, Lawrie

02-04-2014, 02:57 AM	#9
Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: engine mounts and exhaust gaskets Cheers Lawrie. SKF is just down the road from me. GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

02-04-2014, 03:47 AM	#10
swoopNZ MEMBER EMERITUS Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,380	Re: engine mounts and exhaust gaskets There is a short and long version of those engine mount stepped bolts. Go for the longer ones.