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Title: 89 8v engine mounts
Post by: 84mars20v on 04 April 2006, 10:40

Ok, i know this question gets asked a lot & i have searched around for answers, but more or less every thread points to a differnt way of going about upgrading the engine mounts. Im not really intersted in buying these vibratec mounts as it will work out more than what the cars worth. Do i just go to euro or gfs and get a standard set, or is it a good idea while i am doing the job to use ones of a td/16v/g60, if so which ones? Your opinions are greatly accepted, thanks. Tom

Title: Re: 89 8v engine mounts
Post by: Mirage- on 04 April 2006, 11:32

I've decided on the following setup - Solid front mount, G60 rear mount and standard Gearbox mount. 

May later upgrade the gearbox mount but I'm just holding back at the moment for a 2.0 engine before fitting it all together with the new wishbones, poly bushes, ball joints and track rod ends  :cool: so will let you know how it all feels together (should be in next couple of weeks, newborn daughter permitting)

Regards

Ian

Title: Re: 89 8v engine mounts
Post by: rubjonny on 04 April 2006, 13:30

Aye solid front, 16v/G60 rear and bonded rubber gearbox are a good combo for reduced engine movement without excessive vibration.  Mr.Brown on here sells solid front mounts for a bargain price, and visit AVS for the rest:
16v/G60 rear:
http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1595
Bonded rubber gearbox:
http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1624

Title: Re: 89 8v engine mounts
Post by: 84mars20v on 04 April 2006, 14:31

cheers. Am chasing Mr Brown up....

Title: Re: 89 8v engine mounts
Post by: Nick1980 on 06 April 2006, 20:38

Sorry, don't mean to hijack, but I think I need at least a new front engine mount too cos the car jumps a fair bit when I come off the power and the engine does seem to be trying to climb out of the bay when I hold it at the biting point!

Thing is, I don't really wanna spend £50 on a solid front mount, I'd be happy with a normal one as long as it stops the jumping etc. Is it worth getting a diesel/16 valve mount or just getting a direct replacement? Probably gonna go to GSF or Volkspares.....

Also, when I look down at the engine mount from above, on the left hand side near the oil filter there are 2 brackets that don't quite line up (although they look like they probably should). Is there supposed to be a bolt through here, cos there isn't on mine? Just thought than might contribute to the excess engine movement........

Come on Jonny, I know you wanna help me  :smiley:

Title: Re: 89 8v engine mounts
Post by: rubjonny on 06 April 2006, 22:30

A solid rubber mount is probably worth a try, its what I've got on my GTI :)
http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1619

As for that bracket, it sounds like there should be a bolt there but I can't picture what you mean, could you take a piccy?

Title: Re: 89 8v engine mounts
Post by: Nick1980 on 07 April 2006, 00:35

lol, I knew you'd come to my aid dude :grin:

I'll try one of those then - now £17 I can deal with!

I have got a pic, but i can't work out how to attach it - I assume I'm gonna have to set up a photobucket account and link to that?

Title: Re: 89 8v engine mounts
Post by: rubjonny on 07 April 2006, 07:37

Yeah you need somewhere to host it online, could email or msn it to me :)

Title: Re: 89 8v engine mounts
Post by: Nick1980 on 07 April 2006, 18:28

ok mate, emailed you  :smiley: