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KevMayer · Unread post by **KevMayer** » 27 Aug 2011, 16:35

My first Activa used to make a vibrating noise on accelerator lift off and I found links on the web etc. which explained that it was characteristic of a failing top engine mount.

The top mount is a complicated arrangement. With the bonnet up and you infront of the car the mount is roughly on the left between the sphere and the timing belt cover.

When I got my second Activa (now owned by Citroenmad) the previous owner proudly told me that he'd changed the top engine mounting because of a vibrating noise (at between 2000 to 3000 rpm on lift off).

Hope this helps.

jwalshe · Unread post by **jwalshe** » 02 Sep 2011, 21:35

Thanks Kev - really appreciate that! Any idea if it's an expensive job?

Cheers,

James

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 02 Sep 2011, 22:05

jwalshe wrote:Any idea if it's an expensive job?

DickieG wrote:One other thing to consider with an Activa is the top engine mounting where it attaches to the inner wing, it could be misaligned or the rubber bush split which is quite common, a new mount is roughly around £25 IIRC.

jwalshe · Unread post by **jwalshe** » 02 Sep 2011, 22:16

Including fitting???

Hmmmm

I guess you're assuming I can do the job myself... haha!

I'll seek out a Citroen garage and ask em.

Cheers,

James

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 02 Sep 2011, 22:19

It doesn't take long to do, an hour at most.

jwalshe · Unread post by **jwalshe** » 02 Sep 2011, 22:22

Ah, cool - cheers! Will seek out a local Citroen specialist to do it. Certainly not going anywhere near a main dealer!

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 02 Sep 2011, 22:32

I take it you're going to Little Horwood this weekend, if so make contact and I'll have a look at it although its not easy to see splits until its almost removed, I'll be in XAN71A with a Canon 5D hanging on my shoulders

jwalshe · Unread post by **jwalshe** » 02 Sep 2011, 22:35

Cheers Dickie! I'll be the geek with the Canon 60D around my neck

DickieG · Unread post by **DickieG** » 02 Sep 2011, 22:42

jwalshe wrote:Cheers Dickie! I'll be the geek with the Canon 60D around my neck

Excellent, you can give me a few tips

addo · Unread post by **addo** » 03 Sep 2011, 00:55

Does this mean everyone else will be gawping at the double D's?

*ducks, then runs out quickly*

holmedog · Unread post by **holmedog** » 12 Oct 2011, 20:49

i have this problem with my activa and someone told me it could be the turbo stalling or even spinning back1
as the exhaust gasses build up the pressure and has no wayof excaping this can cause these problems.
this is what i was told could be wrong. any thoughts on that anyone.

jwalshe · Unread post by **jwalshe** » 12 Oct 2011, 21:12

Hi!

In my case, the guys here were totally spot on with the strange noise. Had the top engine mount (the one next to the bulkhead) replaced and it was fine after that.

Took my mate about ten minutes to do - the part cost me £28 from a Citroen dealer.

The old mount was in a terrible state on removal - it was all cracked and loose.

James

Sl4yer · Unread post by **Sl4yer** » 14 Oct 2011, 21:35

jwalshe wrote:
In my case, the guys here were totally spot on with the strange noise. Had the top engine mount (the one next to the bulkhead) replaced and it was fine after that.

Get the bottom mount looked at as well in that case - chances are it's gone soft. You'll kill the top mount in a matter of months if the bottom mount isn't up to scratch.

James

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