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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: davidhawkins_78 on 09 February 2004, 11:35

Title: Front Engine Mount - 8v GTI
Post by: davidhawkins_78 on 09 February 2004, 11:35

Hello peps - I think my front engine mount could do with changing as it's flexin quite a bit ...

Just had a butchers in the Haynes manual and there's sweet FA about how to do it. I'm sure it's gonna be easy but how is it done ?

I'm not gonna use anything but VW parts - anyone bought a front mount lately and know how much it is ?

Cheers

Title: Re:Front Engine Mount - 8v GTI
Post by: Blue MK2 on 09 February 2004, 15:05

if your going to do the front then its probably best if you do the rear at the same time?

Mine need doing as I have an annoying rattle

Title: Re:Front Engine Mount - 8v GTI
Post by: The Hoax on 10 February 2004, 21:06

I think its about ?30 from GSF or Europarts. I think my rear needs done and thats about ?20.

Title: Re:Front Engine Mount - 8v GTI
Post by: rustynuts on 10 February 2004, 22:12

Right, to replace, undo the top nut, also loosen gearbox mount. Place jack under engine and lift clear of front mount. Remove the 2 bolts from underneath the front beam. Then she slides off.

I replaced mine with a diesel front mount as its tougher than a standard Gti one. Again i would advise to replace all at the same time. Front: ?37 Gearbox: ?15 and back is about ?20

Title: Re:Front Engine Mount - 8v GTI
Post by: golfvr6 on 10 February 2004, 22:15

I would just replace the front mount unless the car has covered high mileage.
The front mounts usually always go first as they take most of the strain.