Seen a lot of these removed - the ones that go from the bottom elbow to the top of the engine mount. Ford don't do the cone washers any more so is that the reason?

Reftting mine - I think - any thoughts from you guys please?

Andy

 

More to do with NVH, as the original set up didn't have this in development only after the NVH was done at southampton uni.
I use mine as it's there, but I wouldn't worry about the dished washer thing, just use a thin bit of rubber either side of the through bolt to minimise vibration.
I can't see there being enough mass in the inlet weight etc to need a support as such.
tabetha

 

Thanks Tab - didn't know the Southampton connection either.

I bought some grommets that will do the trick