PaulSmith Posted August 11, 2017 Report Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hi Everyone I'm new to the forum and seeking some advice please. I braked hard in my 1967 Triumph 1300 FWD the other week and the engine lurched forward, tearing the front engine mounts through the chassis and the engine lurched forward about 6 inches, the metal fan tearing a hole in the radiator. Absolute nightmare! It appears that the cups that hold the engine mounts in had corroded and thus there was no damage to the chassis itself. I have looked on line and can't seem to find the cups or the engine mounts. Can anyone help? are there any substitutes that can be used? I've attached a picture with the bits I need circled. All advice welcome! I guess this must have happened to someone else before, what have others done?Also, does anyone have a second had radiator that is in decent condition? thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Have you tried the Triumph Dolomite Club forum?. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 do you have a parts list or part number to help trace , ?? that looks more like a subframe mount than engine mount but there s not many around we have a 1500 in the area , and that seems listed as engine mounts specific to 1500fwd i have no idea of the variance , but they are available Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSmith Posted August 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Sorry for the confusion, you are right it is the sub-frame mounts that tore out. Any ideas where I can get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSmith Posted August 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 The manual I've got says they are different to Dolomite. It seems that the 1300 FWD had quite a few little unique aspects to it. Which is frustrating when you need parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 ask dave at canley classics , maybe mick dolphin but a part number would be nice , anyone got a parts manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulzerman Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Try Mick Dolphin, very helpful chap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 Paul - I have an old "Pearsons Illustrated Car Servicing" series book on the 1300 - would it be any use to you? Let me know, it's no use to me but too good to throw out and should really go to a 1300 owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulSmith Posted August 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2017 Paul - I have an old "Pearsons Illustrated Car Servicing" series book on the 1300 - would it be any use to you? Let me know, it's no use to me but too good to throw out and should really go to a 1300 owner. Hi Colin Thanks for the offer. I am planning on selling the car so I won't take you up on the offer. If I was keeping it I would have happily had the book. I had written the Ebay listing and then took the car for a spin when the subframe tore loose! Nightmare! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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