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Engine mount shims

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The front rubber of the top engine mount on my 16v is a good way away from the actual mount, so it's high time to get the two reacquainted.

Does anyone know if these will fit a 16v..? presumably cit and pug had similar mounts. https://www.peugeot-tuning-parts.co.uk/ ... m-bbm.html
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They certainly look the same.
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Cheers. Was about to order them then noticed the £10 shipping charge. No thanks, I think I will fashion my own!
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Yes make your own. I have just fitted washers behind them in the past together with renewing the bottom mount to try and stop excessive engine movement.
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Have you got Peugeot or Citroen rubbers? I couldnt find Citroen ones so had to buy Peugeot which have a different "anti spin" feature.

Some pictures here;

https://bxproject.co.uk/blog/engine-bay-rattles/
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I’ve got no idea what make the existing mounts are! Just that there’s at least a 5mm gap where there shouldn’t be :lol:

Useful pics, thanks.
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Found some chunky square washers in the shed.

1 min with an angle grinder later and job’s a good un!
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