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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Third Rail on 14 June 2013, 07:38

Title: Engine mount lining up problem after starter motor replaced...
Post by: Third Rail on 14 June 2013, 07:38

I've got to that dreaded stage with the front engine mount bolt not going through after replacing the starter.
I've jacked the engine up, i had it jacked while i undid the bolt too, but the holes  are about 6mm away from lining up.
Is there any method to use to get them back? There isn't any room to grab things to shake it or i can't seem to use a screwdriver to lever anything (probably not wise anyway!).
Any help would be much appreciated!

Title: Re: Engine mount lining up problem after starter motor replaced...
Post by: danmusic24 on 16 June 2013, 15:25

Can't understand why you can't sort it? Maybe stick a long screwdriver through to line it up fella

Title: Re: Engine mount lining up problem after starter motor replaced...
Post by: CJA321 on 16 June 2013, 18:35

You just have to fiddle about with it. Its a pain to line up sometimes

Title: Re: Engine mount lining up problem after starter motor replaced...
Post by: Gti_Jamo on 17 June 2013, 18:15

Keep everything slack until all bolts are in on a few threads then tighten it all up.

Title: Re: Engine mount lining up problem after starter motor replaced...
Post by: Third Rail on 18 June 2013, 10:37

Thanks for the responses here. Yes, definitely keeping things slack helped a great deal, but the trick that nailed it was to loosen off the 10MM allen bolt on the sub frame...made it pop right into place!