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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: carloscdt on 30 March 2004, 13:11

Title: Engine mounts
Post by: carloscdt on 30 March 2004, 13:11

need to do engine mounts desperately on mk2 8v gti.
I'm pretty handy on the DIY front but am sure i've
heard or read somewhere about one of the mounts being
a real bastard!
Should i leave it to a garage  or  have a go?
Any tips, ideas comments etc gratefully recieved.

Thanks

Carlos.

Title: Re:Engine mounts
Post by: richandhazel on 30 March 2004, 13:16

Rear engine mount is a pig to get at.............but not impossible. If you don't mind scraped knuckles and bit of swearing then go for it ;)

Title: Re:Engine mounts
Post by: Gambit on 30 March 2004, 14:44

http://www.vwspares.co.uk are the cheapest place to get OE quality mounts

Title: Re:Engine mounts
Post by: Blue MK2 on 30 March 2004, 15:04

If you have access to a ramp i take its easy to replace them?

Title: Re:Engine mounts
Post by: golfvr6 on 30 March 2004, 16:17

Using axle stands will be fine  ;)

Title: Re:Engine mounts
Post by: bishthefish on 30 March 2004, 23:36

just remember to check and recheck the axle stands are secure.. you dont want the car collapsing on you like my caddy did a couple of weeks back...it scared the sh!te out if me :-[

Title: Re:Engine mounts
Post by: carloscdt on 31 March 2004, 14:12

thanks guys, will probably give it a go.
eurocarparts are next door to where I work.
Are the mounts they supply Ok?.
Don't have to last forever, cars probably got
another 18months/2 yrs left in it.

Carlos