Great video. Quick question: I’m getting a bit of vibration at idle. I’m thinking it may be the original lower engine mount (the upper mount seems to be ok). I wonder if these yellow bushings will reduce vibration at idle (or maybe make it worse)?
The yellow bush will stop the vibrations and also give a smoother gear change. You will experience some vibration for the first few hundred miles as the new bush settles in. Don’t put the black inserts in. It will vibrate terribly.
@@tonythowtovideos6691Thanks for the quick reply! My Mini F55 is an automatic so I probably won’t notice a difference with gear changes but hoping to resolve vibrations at idle and when at stop lights, etc. Thanks again.
I cut the old bush out. It was starting to perish anyway. They have a very short life I’m afraid. You can’t just buy the bush from Mini. It’s a complete unit. I bought a 2nd hand engine mount and used that instead of cutting up a new one.
Hi Tony, Great video, will be attempting mine this afternoon!! Wish i had an air gun wrench lols. Be great if you could do a video on how you put the car on axle stands!! As i know this is a shady area for many :)
I usually just use a piece of wood on my jack and jack it right on the rocker panel behind the litle block thing then put your jack stand on the block thing, it's the only way I could figure out how to do the same thing haha
Thanks for posting this and for providing the torque settings… torque values not always easy to find as manufacturers typically like to rip off their customers by charging for that information.
If your bush has worn out just replace with the power flex bush. It’s a bit difficult to get out, I found drilling several holes in the bush made it easier to cut out and remove.
@@tonythowtovideos6691 I will try, bought a used one with about 60K miles, just replaced top engine mount one was totally wreck. But still not easy to shift over 5K RPM and metali noise when crank the engine. I just bought on ebay the transmission/otherside engine mount, but not sure if i'll need too that lower mount replacement or just a bush would be cool.
hi, do you have the part number for the lower engine mount bolts? I've looked everywhere and it's nearly impossible to find them. I have a set of the top motor mount bolts but I have yet to order the lower mount bolts. Thank you!
Hi, after installing my new engine mount with the powerless bushing my engine shakes the whole car like crazy is there something that I did wrong, I put all bolts to spec and everything
Hello, sorry only just seen this. the black inserts will really increase the vibrations through the engine. if you remove them it removes all of the vibrations.
Hi Tony T - thanks for the detailed video. Can You share your sources for the Replacement Engine Mount (Lower & Upper if possible) along with the source for the upgraded Bushings. Thanks in advance
hi mate i have the same mount that fits on my bmw 2 series grand tourer, what i would like to know when this mount needs replacing do you hear like when u turn or hit a bump u hear a knocking noise?
You will feel a vibration under acceleration. Also if you open the bonnet and try to rock the engine if you feel movement the mount needs replacing. They don’t last very long I’m afraid. If you’re getting a clunking sound when going over bumps you may find your top mount needs replacing.
@tonythowtovideos6691 thanks mate,I have replaced top one too as u cud c the oil leaking out of it,the mechanic did check the lower one alot of movement and a knocking noise,also for a petrol car when u start it,it shakes never did that before
It’s very noticeable through the whole car and the brake pedal. With them removed the vibrations have stopped, The bush performs just as well with the inserts removed
Yes. According to BMW TIS. The torque is 100nm for all bolts. 4AZ Holder with rubber mount to oil sump F54 / F55 / F56 / F57 / F60 M12 10.9 100 Nm 5AZ Holder with rubber mount to front axle support F54 / F55 / F56 / F57 / F60 M12 10.9 100 Nm
Excellent Tony, thank you!! Any chance you have the specs for the upper mount (hydraulic) as well? Just checked mine yesterday and it’s pretty much destroyed.
Hi, no. There is no need to support the engine with a jack. The lower mount acts more of a stabiliser for front to back movement. By changing to the power flex bush you may see the upper mounts wear quicker or may already need replacing.
@@tonythowtovideos6691 My 22’ F56 only has about 7k miles right now. Was looking at this mod to hopefully cut down on wheel hop. Are you saying that you believe changing over to the Powerflex lower bushings will accelerate wear on the upper engine mount? Thanks for your time.
I removed the black inserts as I didn’t like the vibration coming through the car at idle, No noticeable difference in handling or performance with them in or out.
@@firmanazis7227 with the black insert removed there is no vibration. Compared to OEM, the gear changes are smoother with less engine movement. The original OEM unit only lasted 10k miles. Bad design by the BMW group
Thanks for doing this! It was awesome to see the unedited process since a lot of videos just seem to assume we know where everything is.
Your welcome. Let me know if you need to see anything else to help with your home repairs.
Great video. Quick question: I’m getting a bit of vibration at idle. I’m thinking it may be the original lower engine mount (the upper mount seems to be ok). I wonder if these yellow bushings will reduce vibration at idle (or maybe make it worse)?
The yellow bush will stop the vibrations and also give a smoother gear change.
You will experience some vibration for the first few hundred miles as the new bush settles in.
Don’t put the black inserts in. It will vibrate terribly.
@@tonythowtovideos6691Thanks for the quick reply! My Mini F55 is an automatic so I probably won’t notice a difference with gear changes but hoping to resolve vibrations at idle and when at stop lights, etc. Thanks again.
How did you remove the original factory black bushing? Is their a way to remove it without destroying it? Thanks
I cut the old bush out. It was starting to perish anyway. They have a very short life I’m afraid.
You can’t just buy the bush from Mini. It’s a complete unit.
I bought a 2nd hand engine mount and used that instead of cutting up a new one.
I didn't realize how easy it was to replace the bottom one. Top one was certainly a project.
Hi Tony, Great video, will be attempting mine this afternoon!! Wish i had an air gun wrench lols. Be great if you could do a video on how you put the car on axle stands!! As i know this is a shady area for many :)
I will do this for you in the next couple of days
I usually just use a piece of wood on my jack and jack it right on the rocker panel behind the litle block thing then put your jack stand on the block thing, it's the only way I could figure out how to do the same thing haha
Thanks for posting this and for providing the torque settings… torque values not always easy to find as manufacturers typically like to rip off their customers by charging for that information.
No Problem, glad you found it useful
Thanks for sharing ! Just ordered new mount and powerflex bushings
Is it recommended a new lower mount or just take of the one you have and replace the bushing for the powerflex?
If your bush has worn out just replace with the power flex bush.
It’s a bit difficult to get out, I found drilling several holes in the bush made it easier to cut out and remove.
@@tonythowtovideos6691 I will try, bought a used one with about 60K miles, just replaced top engine mount one was totally wreck. But still not easy to shift over 5K RPM and metali noise when crank the engine. I just bought on ebay the transmission/otherside engine mount, but not sure if i'll need too that lower mount replacement or just a bush would be cool.
hi, do you have the part number for the lower engine mount bolts? I've looked everywhere and it's nearly impossible to find them. I have a set of the top motor mount bolts but I have yet to order the lower mount bolts. Thank you!
@@misteryguitarboy1 I don’t have the part numbers. The bolts for the lower mounts don’t need to be replaced. They do need to torqued to 100nm
What type of wrench socket is for these 3 engine mount bolts, E-Type (star) E14 or some others? Thanks!
Can you please make a video for F56 transmission mount replacement?? I could NOT figure that one out.
Did you manage to find a good guide for this?
Hi, after installing my new engine mount with the powerless bushing my engine shakes the whole car like crazy is there something that I did wrong, I put all bolts to spec and everything
Hello, sorry only just seen this. the black inserts will really increase the vibrations through the engine. if you remove them it removes all of the vibrations.
Hi from Mexico 🇲🇽, Wich kind of Screws have the mount? And wich size are them? Thanks.
The 3 bolts are M12 10.9.
Hi Tony T - thanks for the detailed video. Can You share your sources for the Replacement Engine Mount (Lower & Upper if possible)
along with the source for the upgraded Bushings. Thanks in advance
The bushes i used are power flex bushes. Google will provide a local stockist to you
@@tonythowtovideos6691 Thanks for quick reply
4:05 XD
hi mate i have the same mount that fits on my bmw 2 series grand tourer, what i would like to know when this mount needs replacing do you hear like when u turn or hit a bump u hear a knocking noise?
You will feel a vibration under acceleration.
Also if you open the bonnet and try to rock the engine if you feel movement the mount needs replacing. They don’t last very long I’m afraid.
If you’re getting a clunking sound when going over bumps you may find your top mount needs replacing.
@tonythowtovideos6691 thanks mate,I have replaced top one too as u cud c the oil leaking out of it,the mechanic did check the lower one alot of movement and a knocking noise,also for a petrol car when u start it,it shakes never did that before
If there is a lot of movement then the lower will certainly need doing. It’s a quick easy job.
How harsh was vibration with black sleeves in?
It’s very noticeable through the whole car and the brake pedal. With them removed the vibrations have stopped, The bush performs just as well with the inserts removed
Thanks mate!
Do you have the torque specs for those engine mount bolts?
Yes. According to BMW TIS. The torque is 100nm for all bolts.
4AZ Holder with rubber mount to oil sump
F54 / F55 / F56 / F57 / F60 M12 10.9 100 Nm
5AZ Holder with rubber mount to front axle support
F54 / F55 / F56 / F57 / F60 M12 10.9 100 Nm
Excellent Tony, thank you!!
Any chance you have the specs for the upper mount (hydraulic) as well? Just checked mine yesterday and it’s pretty much destroyed.
Of course. Here you go
1AZ Engine mount to cylinder head
F54 / F55 / F56 / F57 / F60 M10 10.9 Replace screws
Jointing torque 40 Nm
Angle of rotation 90 °
2AZ Engine mount to side member
F54 / F55 / F56 / F57 / F60 M12 10.9 100 Nm
3AZ Engine mounting bracket to cylinder head
F54 / F55 / F56 / F57 / F60 M10 8.8 41 Nm
4AZ Holder with rubber mount to oil sump
F54 / F55 / F56 / F57 / F60 M12 10.9 100 Nm
5AZ Holder with rubber mount to front axle support
F54 / F55 / F56 / F57 / F60 M12 10.9 100 Nm
No need to support engine with a jack?
Hi, no. There is no need to support the engine with a jack. The lower mount acts more of a stabiliser for front to back movement. By changing to the power flex bush you may see the upper mounts wear quicker or may already need replacing.
@@tonythowtovideos6691 My 22’ F56 only has about 7k miles right now. Was looking at this mod to hopefully cut down on wheel hop. Are you saying that you believe changing over to the Powerflex lower bushings will accelerate wear on the upper engine mount? Thanks for your time.
Wheel hop is eliminated by using the Powerflex inserts for the upper engine mount.
I see you left the black insert out of the new bushing. Have you tried it both ways, and if so, can you describe the difference you feel?
I removed the black inserts as I didn’t like the vibration coming through the car at idle, No noticeable difference in handling or performance with them in or out.
@@tonythowtovideos6691 how’s the vibration then with the black insert out? Also compared to the oem? Thanks!
@@firmanazis7227 with the black insert removed there is no vibration. Compared to OEM, the gear changes are smoother with less engine movement. The original OEM unit only lasted 10k miles. Bad design by the BMW group
@@tonythowtovideos6691 thanks!
@@tonythowtovideos6691 i didn't understand what did you do for the vibrations?can you explain it to me