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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: danmusic24 on 16 February 2013, 18:35

Title: mk2 coilovers
Post by: danmusic24 on 16 February 2013, 18:35

would mk2 coilovers fit mk3 16v?

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: tweed on 16 February 2013, 19:21

they do with mk3 mounts

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: boneybradley on 16 February 2013, 21:20

even without mk3 mounts they will fit (most of the low mk2's now use the vr6 spec mounts)

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: danmusic24 on 18 February 2013, 16:43

horrible squeaking noise from rear mounts after fitting coilovers??????

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 18 February 2013, 16:45

Quote from: danmusic24 on 18 February 2013, 16:43

horrible squeaking noise from rear mounts after fitting coilovers??????

Are they new top mounts?

A bit of grease up there will eliminate it.

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: Metallix on 18 February 2013, 16:46

Quote from: danmusic24 on 18 February 2013, 16:43

horrible squeaking noise from rear mounts after fitting coilovers??????

Rear mounts upside down?  I have seen this and it is easily done.

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: danmusic24 on 18 February 2013, 16:52

new febi mounts front and rear,will check to make so i fitted mounts correct way as the back still feels likes its swaying a bit and squeaking...could do with a pic of correct way fitting rear mounts onto coilovers if anyone has one?

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: tweed on 18 February 2013, 17:16

Rear end is swaying and squeaking?

I bet the coilovers are used?

Sounds like its leaked its fluid. I hope I'm wrong though and they are new

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: Gavv8 on 18 February 2013, 17:19

They do sometimes squeak if they are not tightened down enough.

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: danmusic24 on 18 February 2013, 17:29

do you use the long spacer washer from old shocks when fitting coilovers?
yes they are second hand but newish if you know what i mean,no fluild leaks..

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: Gavv8 on 18 February 2013, 18:12

I used the spacer washer on mine and they've been fine for almost a year now.

Title: Re: mk2 coilovers
Post by: tweed on 18 February 2013, 18:51

That could be it.