Hi guys,

A recent healthcheck on my car by Ford threw up that the engine/gearbox torque converter link has a slight tear in the bush. Its not a massive tear but it could signal problems later on down the line. I was thinking, while it was out, to polybush it, or get an uprated item (with the intentions further down the line of polybushing everything).

Where can I get the polybushes for the torque link, or how much are replacement items?

What's the general feeling about them? Alex, I know you have one, do you notice it during normal driving, and does it make the car feel stiffer? I think I can live with the increased vibration in the cabin at idle etc

Thanks a lot guys

Cheers,
Nick

i think Alex fitted his and promptly removed it due to the noise, i may be completely wrong tho

the complete engine torque link from vibratechnics makes for a lot on in cabin noise, been told that on here and by by Ford service manager who has experience with these from his rally days I think.

I should think it would quieten as it wears in a bit
Like anything it needs time to settle in

What is it you have Alex? Is it a standard part with polybushes?

nah was a whole replacement, Vibra Technics one Courtesy of Kaxe

http://www.pumaspeed.co.uk/product-Vibra...-Mount_1079.jsp

would this also be known as a 'engine gearbox roll restrictor link' been told to replace mine and im struggling to successfully google

any chance you can link me to the replacement rubber parts? Cheers mate

Just having a quick look, eurocarparts (www.eurocarparts.com) sell two different versions, the cheapest is made by Q-Drive and it looks as though you get the whole unit. This is a better option as the bushes will be quite hard to get in and out and probably require a press to do so.

Search for Part No.: 337590770. It's £33.54 but you can use the code on here for 25% off or MIDMONTH30 for 30% off which should make it £23.48.

The other one eurocarparts sell is Part No.: 337590775.

I've no idea whether it is a better part or not, i'd go with the cheaper one but that's probably just me being a tight arse.

ive never heard of either company cheers for finding them mate

Anyone else heard of or used Q Drive or Lemforder? Recomendations on quality?

At £24 even if it breaks after a year (pretty unlikely I imagine), not exactly broke the bank have you

Excuse the pun lol