Engine Parts

Nolathane engine parts give you firmer, more consistent control of engine movement. The range includes polyurethane engine mounts, mount inserts, and torque arm and engine steady bushes. Together they reduce the rocking and shunting that worn factory mounts allow, sharpening throttle response, tightening gear changes and stopping the clunks that come from an engine moving too much.

Whether you?re repairing worn mounts on an everyday car, restoring a classic, or building a performance vehicle that needs more control, Nolathane engine parts offer practical repair and upgrade solutions.

What Engine Mounts Do

Engine mounts hold the engine and gearbox (or transmission) in place on the chassis or subframe. They carry the weight of the drivetrain and resist the twisting force the engine produces as it delivers torque. They also absorb vibration, so it doesn?t reach the cabin.

Most vehicles use several mounts working together. These typically include main mounts under or beside the engine, plus a torque arm, pitch stop or engine steady that controls the engine?s forward and backward rocking under acceleration and braking.

Signs of a Worn Engine Mount

• Clunking or thumping when accelerating, braking or changing between drive and reverse
• Excessive engine movement when revving with the bonnet open
• Increased vibration through the steering wheel, pedals, floor or seats, especially at idle
• A jolt or shunt when taking off or lifting off the throttle
• Vague or notchy gear changes on manual vehicles
• Cracked, split or separated rubber, or fluid leaking from hydraulic mounts

Bad engine mount symptoms can be similar to other drivetrain faults, so a visual inspection and a check of engine movement will confirm the cause.

Types of Engine Mounts

Rubber and Hydraulic Mounts

Most factory mounts are rubber, or rubber filled with hydraulic fluid. They?re designed to isolate as much vibration as possible for comfort. Over time, the rubber softens, cracks or separates, and hydraulic mounts can leak. As they wear, the engine moves further under load.

Polyurethane Engine Mounts

Polyurethane engine mounts replace soft factory mounts with a firmer, more durable material that resists heat, oil and fatigue. They control engine movement far more tightly. That makes them well suited to performance and high-output engines, where they offer a balance between factory rubber and a solid mount.

Mount Inserts

Mount inserts fit into the voids of the factory rubber mount and work alongside it. They reduce engine and transmission rotation under hard acceleration, giving better throttle response and crisper gear shifts. Fitting is simple, which suits home mechanics. Check the condition of the factory mount before fitting, as inserts are designed to work with mounts that are still sound.

Torque Arm, Pitch Stop and Engine Steady Bushes

Torque arms, pitch stops and engine steadies control the engine?s rocking motion. Factory bushes in these positions are often very soft and built for comfort. Nolathane low-compliance bushings reduce the slop, twisting and shudder they allow, giving a faster, more positive response on and off the throttle and noticeably reducing idle movement.

Comfort vs Control: Understanding NVH

NVH stands for noise, vibration and harshness. Firmer engine mounts and inserts control movement more effectively, but they can transmit more vibration into the cabin than soft factory rubber, particularly at idle.

Nolathane identifies performance-focused parts that increase NVH on their listings. For everyday vehicles, choose the option that best balances comfort and control for how you drive.

Choosing the Right Engine Mount

• Match your vehicle and mount position: each listing shows the vehicle, mount location and kit contents.
• Consider your use: daily drivers often benefit most from inserts or torque arm bushes, while high-output and performance vehicles may suit polyurethane mounts.
• Check the existing mounts: if a factory mount has failed, replace it rather than fitting an insert.
• Look at quality: Nolathane uses the right durometer, or hardness grade, for each application, for durable and predictable performance.

Engine Mount Replacement

Engine mount replacement ranges from simple to complex, depending on the vehicle and mount position. Torque arm bushes and mount inserts are usually straightforward jobs for an experienced home mechanic. Main engine mounts often require the engine to be safely supported and partly raised, so professional fitting is recommended.

As a general guide:

• Support the engine securely with an engine support bar or a jack and a timber block under a strong point.
• Replace one mount at a time where possible, to keep the engine aligned.
• Tighten all fasteners to the manufacturer?s specification, with the engine settled in its normal position.

What Affects Replacement Cost

The cost of engine mount replacement varies with the vehicle, the number and position of mounts being replaced, labour time, and the type of mount chosen. Inserts and torque arm bushes are generally the most economical. Replacing several main mounts on a tightly packaged engine bay takes the most time.

Replacing worn mounts early helps prevent added strain on exhausts, hoses, driveshafts and other drivetrain components.

Who Nolathane Engine Parts Suit

Nolathane engine parts suit drivers with clunks, shunts or excess vibration from worn engine mounts, and enthusiasts wanting sharper throttle response and crisper gear changes. They?re also used on performance and high-output vehicles that need tighter control of engine movement, by classic car restorers replacing perished mounts and engine steady bushes, and by workshops carrying out drivetrain repairs.

Shop Engine Parts

Most of the range is polyurethane engine mount bushes for worn factory mounts.

Find the engine mount, insert or bush kit for your vehicle, then order online with fast shipping or have it fitted by a Nolathane reseller. Every part is backed by Nolathane?s lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, for the original vehicle it?s fitted to. Our fitment guarantee means you get the right part first time, and our local support team can help you choose between comfort and control.