Re: Re: 1952 Paris built Normale RSJ 834

[Anonymous]

Well I can tell you (from experience), when that rear block is supporting the engine then the car is un drivable.

When I swapped my clutch and quickly put the engine back in before a 3 day outing, the noise and vibration made it a very unpleasant experience. When the weight and stance was adjusted back on to the engine mounts and there was a good 5mm gap around the rear block, the car came back to normal.

So if these rubber mounts are better (which recent reports suggest they are) then it is the only way to go for the future, BUT that is only if you want to enjoy driving the car and not just have a perfectly original museum piece resting in the garage.

“proud of being a moaner if it gets more of these cars back on the road”