by Kenton » Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:01 pm
If this is the gearbox bracket, i had mine changed when i took ownership of my van as we 'noticed' a lot of excess movement when we rocked the engine from underneath. This was caused by the bushes being totally worn out on the bottom gearbox bracket. I hadn't noticed much wrong at the time ironically!. This MAY have caused yours to shear, as when the bushes are so badly worn, the engine transmits a lot of vibration thought this part and eventually leads to it giving way, and it looks as though it has gone more or less in the middle. Apparently, these are very commonly wearing parts for my van. It will probably mean the same for yours being it is generally the same construction underneath. Check all other engine mounts for integrity and replace it. Just my tuppence worth. Good luck pal, do let us know how the bushes look on the removed bits, be very interested to know.
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2005 T230 LX 90 TDCi LWB
ST 17" alloys
Focus ST170 seats
Fiesta Zetec S/W & G/K
Mondeo Inner Door handles & vents
Sport spoiler
Blacked h/lights
Side bars
Facelift rear lights
Lined/carpeted
Lowered on Gaz kit
110 intercooler
De-Cat
Remapped