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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: golf newbie on 23 February 2005, 19:30

Title: JUST A QUICK QUESTION
Post by: golf newbie on 23 February 2005, 19:30

i got a 88 mk 2 gti and im gonna replace the gearbox mount i heard or read that ya can use  a 1.3 mount and that they are stronger and cheaper lol, any advice would be great
cheers... :laugh:

Title: Re: JUST A QUICK QUESTION
Post by: Dizzie on 23 February 2005, 20:49

I doubt a 1.3 mount is any stronger, but I think the 16v one is defiently. the front mount for the 16v is chunkier I know that for sure as I used one when my 8v one went.

Title: Re: JUST A QUICK QUESTION
Post by: mk2gtimatt on 24 February 2005, 11:21

yeah me 2, im changing my 8v one for a 16v one, the thread has gone so my starter motor kinda broke a bit... well snapped in half actually!!!!!  :angry: not good cost me best part of hundred quid  :angry: go for a 16v one (half inch one off a scrappy, damn cheaper than buyin 1!)

Title: Re: JUST A QUICK QUESTION
Post by: Gambit on 24 February 2005, 14:36

go for an early 16v solid rubber gearbox mount. 90 spec 16v's had a hydro gearbox mount and its a waste of time

though a late 16v rear hydro engine mount is better than the rubber mount

Title: Re: JUST A QUICK QUESTION
Post by: golf newbie on 24 February 2005, 17:59

will it fit a 8 valver the early spec rubber one  :smiley:

Title: Re: JUST A QUICK QUESTION
Post by: Gambit on 25 February 2005, 16:59

yes

Title: Re: JUST A QUICK QUESTION
Post by: golf newbie on 26 February 2005, 17:03

thanks for your help just fixed the damn thing  only took 2 hours :grin:bloody rounded bolt dont you just hate em :angry:

Title: Re: JUST A QUICK QUESTION
Post by: rubjonny on 02 March 2005, 13:32

The 16v solid rubber gearbox mount is exactly the same as the 1.3 rubber mount btw :)

Title: Re: JUST A QUICK QUESTION
Post by: retrodub on 03 March 2005, 22:08

how do the hydro mounts work then?
 theyve got oil in them i pressume.

Title: Re: JUST A QUICK QUESTION
Post by: Gambit on 04 March 2005, 12:47

yes. they give less vibration but dont last as long. well at least the gearbox one doesnt!!