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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: warne16v on 04 December 2003, 08:43

Title: suspension subframe
Post by: warne16v on 04 December 2003, 08:43: just got my front suspension subframe changed for 150quid off a vdub specialist its know much better round the twistys, didn't realise i was drivin such a death trap, the guy said under severe braking it cauld have gone anytime :o

has anyone else had to have it done?
if not check underneath you never know better safe then sorry ect
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Gambit on 04 December 2003, 09:35: mines been in & out of the car about 3 times this year what with steering racks, downpipes, anti-roll bars being fitted so im assuming its fine otherwise id like to think my mechanic would have mentioned it!!!
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Gambit on 04 December 2003, 13:06: guess who spoke to soon!! was up speaking to the mechanic at lunchtime about a vibration im getting thru the steering

and what does he say....

glad u reminded me, the N/S catching nut on the subframe has broke its welds so it cant be tightened!!

so its go in tomorrow to get it welded again!!
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Blue MK2 on 04 December 2003, 15:45: Where is a subframe exactly? ???
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Gambit on 05 December 2003, 09:07: its wear the wishbone rears bolts into.

just on this subframe problem, i've done a bit more research into it, mainly on clubgti and it turns out this is a common problem on mk2's.

ill give you some more info on monday when i get the car back. ive got a feeling this is what has been causing my knocking noise in the front of the car which i orginally thought was engine mounts
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: warne16v on 05 December 2003, 09:57: i origionally had mine plated to strenghen it up by some dodgy bloke trying to save me money but he then told me to get rid as it was now too strong and would not give in an accident therefor sending more shockwaves into the cabin.

but when i had it checked out by a vdud specialist he told me it wasn't stong enough and that was why the car handled like a boat!

mine origionally had three small holes in it
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Gambit on 12 December 2003, 16:50: well i got mine welded today for ?40, car feels tighter obviously!

but the bloody vibration from the steering rack is still there

looks like its back to the garage on monday!
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: rustynuts on 13 December 2003, 01:52: Quote from: Gambit on 12 December 2003, 16:50
but the bloody vibration from the steering rack is still there

Could be a simple think like tracking out or wheels balancing weight has dropped off
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Gambit on 15 December 2003, 09:08: nope its defo a weird one as the vibration comes and goes, you can go a drive as i did yesterday without it occurring but after going round a corner this morning the noise suddenly re-appears, then disappears after a few more corners!
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Blue MK2 on 15 December 2003, 09:49: i had that vibration.
When i got my tires changed the guy told me the front wheel was buckled and so he switched it over to the rear wheel.

Vibration gone ;D
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Gambit on 15 December 2003, 10:10: it aint that either, all wheels are straight & true.

as i said - it comes and goes, and when it does appear, it only vibrates when the engine is under load!

bizarre, nowt quite sure what it is!
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Blue MK2 on 15 December 2003, 10:31: engine/gearbox mounts vibrating the crap out of the car?

worn bushes/joints no?

that is scary stuff :o
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Gambit on 15 December 2003, 10:41: nope, its only started happening since the new rack went in, so its something to do with that - we just cant locate it!
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: golfvr6 on 15 December 2003, 10:58: Have all the subframe bolts been checked for tightness?
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Gambit on 15 December 2003, 11:04: yep, its only after getting the captive nut on the driverside re-welded

thought this was the problem to begin with but the vibration is still there
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Rexy on 16 December 2003, 23:07: My Mk2's doing that as well :S Scary stuff i put it down to the front wheels being out of balance/track :S

I'll get it checked out after xmas is over :)
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Blue MK2 on 18 December 2003, 19:49: Quote from: Gambit on 05 December 2003, 09:07
its wear the wishbone rears bolts into.

just on this subframe problem, i've done a bit more research into it, mainly on clubgti and it turns out this is a common problem on mk2's.

ill give you some more info on monday when i get the car back. ive got a feeling this is what has been causing my knocking noise in the front of the car which i orginally thought was engine mounts

Gambit was the nocking noise like some sort of rattling noise because ive got a rattling noise and its made me think? :o
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Gambit on 19 December 2003, 09:56: nah it was a noise u get coming on & off the gas, just like a thump

same sound u get with a knakered engine mount
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Blue MK2 on 19 December 2003, 14:22: ohh right.
i think i know what you mean now Gambit. Engine mounts on mine need changing then :-\
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Bdub on 19 December 2003, 15:09: I'm worried about this now since mine has done fumfty million miles!
has anyone got a picture of what we are talking about and where the problem occurs so I can check mine?

Cheers
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Gambit on 19 December 2003, 15:16: i shall see what i can dig up
Title: Re:suspension subframe
Post by: Bdub on 23 December 2003, 09:27: Has any one got a picture of this problem - I want to check mine over the xmas break?