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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: borax on 16 July 2014, 14:56

Title: Which front engine mount
Post by: borax on 16 July 2014, 14:56

Hi,

i have a j plate Mk2 GTi 1.8 8v and need to replace the front engine mount. Im a bit confused which one i need. VW heritage list 2 and they both seem to be suitable?
this one;
http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Front-Engine-mount-Hydro-Mk2-Golf-Jetta-84-92-191199279C_act_shop.product_pID_33835386.htm?crumbStartPage=1

or this one:

http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Engine-Mount-Front-Rubber-Mk2-Golf-Jetta-1000-1800-exclud-191199279E_act_shop.product_pID_16380382.htm?crumbStartPage=1

???

Title: Re: Which front engine mount
Post by: Thom89 on 16 July 2014, 17:16

I'd establish which version is already fitted to your car, and perhaps duplicate it. although it almost certainly wont be the one fitted when the car was built.

The first version is oil filled, and has shock absorbing characteristics, for smoother clutch take up/gear changes etc.

2nd version is just a solid rubber version, just less refined...

I'd go for the first option

Thom

Title: Re: Which front engine mount
Post by: EsSeX dAn on 16 July 2014, 17:54

isnt the pure rubber one a little more hard wearing thsn the oil filled one?

Title: Re: Which front engine mount
Post by: borax on 18 July 2014, 15:44

cheers guys, will give the hydro one a punt.

Title: Re: Which front engine mount
Post by: Sgt_Lemon on 20 July 2014, 15:47

My hockey puck mount is nice

Title: Re: Which front engine mount
Post by: borax on 23 July 2014, 22:15

Thanks for the advice. I fitted the hydro mount tonight, no dramas a either a nice and easy job. The old was was a right mess