SimonLM
Member
Ive just removed the rear cat from my car due to some work Im doing, and have found that it is completely cracked all the way round just passed the first lamda sensor.
This is the 3rd time this has happened and I belive that the cause may be the broken rear engine mount, this was never notice before by either of the Renault dealers that did the replacements on the first 2 times. It may be worth you guys with Mk1 Vees keeping a close eye on this mount as its a cheap and easy part to replace unlike the cats.
I know that there was talk on here a while back about replacing with solid mounts which would eliminate the excess movement.
The Mk2 has a much improved and stronger mount but this will not fit the Mk 1 as the mounts are totally different.
This is the 3rd time this has happened and I belive that the cause may be the broken rear engine mount, this was never notice before by either of the Renault dealers that did the replacements on the first 2 times. It may be worth you guys with Mk1 Vees keeping a close eye on this mount as its a cheap and easy part to replace unlike the cats.
I know that there was talk on here a while back about replacing with solid mounts which would eliminate the excess movement.
The Mk2 has a much improved and stronger mount but this will not fit the Mk 1 as the mounts are totally different.