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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: philmar on 16 October 2012, 16:13

Title: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: philmar on 16 October 2012, 16:13

I'e got a 98 Vento with the AGG engine. Last year it passed its MOT but the tester advised replacing the Front upper strut mounts. My local VW dealer has quoted me about £24 each just for the rubbers, but you can buy them for a lot less on e-bay and local motor factors and the bearings are usually included. Is it best to fit genuine and is it necessary to replace the bearings ? Thanks!.

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: Callum_K on 16 October 2012, 16:26

Try AVS car parts, they sell Febi mounts which are OE quality, less than half the price, and include bearings.

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: tweed on 16 October 2012, 19:25

Is it lowered?

I stick to genuine.

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: Itteh on 16 October 2012, 19:26

try euro car parts, we get discount from the forum........

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: philmar on 16 October 2012, 19:39

 Thanks for your help, I have followed the first answer cheers. just under £24 for the lot.

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: tweed on 16 October 2012, 19:47

Be hearing same question in 4 months  :wink:

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: Gavv8 on 16 October 2012, 20:00

If its lowered make that 2 months.

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: Callum_K on 16 October 2012, 20:08

Why do you say that? Febi is Bilstein and every time I've used  their top mounts they have been fantastic quality.

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: Gavv8 on 16 October 2012, 20:11

I agree but low cars tend to be quite hard on the top mounts.

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: WeekendMechanic on 16 October 2012, 22:24

OEM is quality, I dont think I have a single part on my car that is not.
Nope cant think of any! And im :smiley:

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: philmar on 17 October 2012, 14:09

It isn't lowered. I don't use it very much and I might just leave the bits on the passenger seat, to show that I mean to fit them which might buy me another year   :wink:

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: boneybradley on 17 October 2012, 19:44

If you search you can still get VR6 spec (heavy duty) febi top mounts...ideal for low cars (but febi stopped making them a couple of years ago!!)

Title: Re: Vento front strut upper mounts
Post by: Gavv8 on 17 October 2012, 20:44

Quote from: boneybradley on 17 October 2012, 19:44

If you search you can still get VR6 spec (heavy duty) febi top mounts...ideal for low cars (but febi stopped making them a couple of years ago!!)

Is there any way of telling the difference as i'm guessing some people might list them as h/d but are normal Gti ones.