I'll check all these out today, they all sound plausable!

If the sump is fouling on the cradle what would that indicate, as its a pukka cradle? Shouldnt really foul on it (am hoping its not)

The exhaust went on after the block was located, i'd be suprised if its forced the engine upwards, but i've learnt you never can rule anything out on cossie's so will check that too.

I forgot that mounts had locating dowels on! Will aslo have a look at that.

Would it be easier to remove one of the arms from the block (with a jack under the engine to have a good look?

Do you reckon it could casue the kind of vibration i'm experiencing? Anyone else had a similar vibration issues on a 3dr?

Ta!