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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: MarkS on 09 April 2009, 14:43
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Hi guys.
I've done a search, but am after a bit more info :)
I'm having a stainless manifold fitted on Tuesday
Do I definately need to replace the front engine mount with one out of a 1.3 so as not to crack the manifold?
I got a quote from VW and the price was £90 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
Would a GSF one be any good?
They retail about £26 quid which is a bit more reasonable!
Car's a 1990 8v.
Just found a quote from RJ saying he's used them in the past with no bother.
However there are 2 part numbers coming up on the GSF site-
10141
10142A
Which would be the one to go for?
Cheers :)
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this is the bonded rubber one:
10142A ENGINE MOUNTING-FRONT G2 1.3 8/87 >7/92 12.00
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I never heard of changing the engin mount. I have had a stainless manifold for over a year and no problems. :smiley:
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if the manifold has no flexi joint then solid front is advisable, but it depends how trashed it is
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Cheers RJ!
Saved my ass then!
Was getting a lift over to GSF n thought I'd check the forum on the way
I was gonna get the other one at £26 :shocked: :shocked:
I got a vibring one, with a vw part number and a little vw logo stamped on the metal.
it's the right part :cool:
Oakey I'm not sure if valvers have hydro mounts like late 8valves. The hydro mounts are meant to be fairly squishy :(
Also, when you fitted your manifold, was there a big change in exhaust note? :)
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i fitted my manifold and the note changed dramaticly but the system was a one box bodge job :)
changed it to stock with a SS back box and it is loads better :)
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Cheers RJ!
Saved my ass then!
Was getting a lift over to GSF n thought I'd check the forum on the way
I was gonna get the other one at £26 :shocked: :shocked:
I got a vibring one, with a vw part number and a little vw logo stamped on the metal.
it's the right part :cool:
Oakey I'm not sure if valvers have hydro mounts like late 8valves. The hydro mounts are meant to be fairly squishy :(
Also, when you fitted your manifold, was there a big change in exhaust note? :)
I changed it at the same time i fitted the milltek so yes there was a wee change in exhaust note there. :wink:
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hydro mounts were done for (noise, comfort less vibration ) most gti's had them. late 16v's lost the gearbox hydro mount in favor of solid rubber 1.3 mount.
i'm running g60 rear engine, 1300 frount mount and 1300 gearbox mount works very well
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may i ask what manifold your fitting?
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:cool:
I'm looking forward to the new sound!
Louder = Good.
Paul-
It's a TSR 4-1 manifold.
They are made by Milltek and have Milltek stamped on them so I'm expecting good things :smiley:
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I wouldn't say they make the exhaust sound louder as such, i find they just give a louder more "tinny" sound from the front end, which isn't all that nice tbh. That said, i've still fitted one to mine :rolleyes:
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Ahhh I heard it could be a bit tinnier :sad:
We'll have to wait and see!
At the end of the day-
Priority 1 is to increase the performance of the car
Making a scene can be priority 2 :grin:
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you had this fitted yet? any noticeable gains?
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Yeah I have :cool:
With regards to the noise- it is noticeably more 'metallic' but not to the point where it sounds bad in my opinion. Not really any louder :)
The car definately pulls a bit harder and is a lot more responsive to throttle inputs I thought.
I'm glad I fitted the wrap to it because I know I'd be sat here wishing I had done it otherwise.
So overall I'm very pleased with it :)
If you do go for the wrap and paint it, be prepared for the fact it smells horrific whilst the paint cures! :grin:
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Paint the wrap, or the exhaust under the wrap?
I've painted exhausts before now using VHT paint. Never seemed to smell too bad and was always over-powered by the stench of the drying wrap put over it!
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The paint was on the wrap and maybe a 15cm stretch of the exhaust behind it.
What ever caused it, it smelt bad! :grin:
Seemed ok today though :)
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Ive got a solid front mount for sale if ur intersted pm me