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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tomstickland on 13 June 2009, 13:06

Title: Mk3 Estate rear beam bushes....are they different from other models?
Post by: tomstickland on 13 June 2009, 13:06

I've got a Mk3 1.9 TDi estate from 1995.
I ordered some powerflex bushes on Ebay.
On the box it says "Golf Mk2/3 rear beam bushes, set of 2".

They look too about 10mm too short to me:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/92961862@N00/3622070012/
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3622070012_675bd94149_o.jpg)

Has anyone experienced this problem before?

The powerflex site doesn't give much help:
http://www.powerflex.co.uk/i/product_images/1-GOLF%20MK3%2092-98.pdf

Title: Re: Mk3 Estate rear beam bushes....are they different from other models?
Post by: tomstickland on 13 June 2009, 13:17

Aha, looks like a can of worms.
http://www.clubgti.com/forum/showthread.php?t=77428

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well, technically you should have the correct ones...they look like mk2 ones to me (which should be the same as mk3 4 studs)

however, i'm sure i remember chrisP saying that its actually pot luck with mk3 4 studs....some have mk2 bushes, some have mk3 5 stud style ones.

i'd say you need the plus axle ones

I've got the PFR85-207 bushes (5 wheel stud axle), even though I have a 4 stud axle.
Some use the PFR85-206 bushes.

Dimensions are
Dia 63mm x 32mm long
Dia 45mm x 55mm long
making a total length of 87mm.
The bracket has a gap that's 100mm long.

Hole down the middle is approx 11mm diameter.

Title: Re: Mk3 Estate rear beam bushes....are they different from other models?
Post by: tomstickland on 15 June 2009, 23:08

Well, the answer to my question is yes.
The MK3 Estate has a different rear beam from the other types.
It uses bushes that are specific to the estate.
The 4 and 5 stud kits made by the poly bush suppliers will not fit.