solid engine mount

[nobbys69]

im thinking of putting a solid engine mount into my mk2 golf.how much better are they. is it worth it any one got any opions on this

[cняis]

i know its a bit different as i have a vr6 conversion, but i've recently fitted a new solid front mount to mine.

the handling feels a bit more precise, gearchange is a lot better (5th was sometimes a pain) and i know the engine moves a lot less as it used to rub on the chassis leg when corning hard left (clearances are a bit tight) but now it doesnt.

apparently they can cause a bit more vibration in the cabin but i havent noticed any.

[Wayne]

Worth it if running a VR otherwise I would standard would be fine.

[Mr Blue]

A few mates have had problems with solid mounts.

Broken engine mount brackets.

[rubjonny]

if you have a poor quality 4 branch with an inadequate flexi section then a solid mount is a good idea, will help stop it cracking. apart from that you dont really need one.

[danny_p]

soild frount mounts arn't normly required, most ppl who have them don't get problems as he frout crossmember is on rubber mounts but if you poly bush the frount crossmember the frount mount bracket will snap

[DarnPB]

Personally, I would not bother with a solid mount unless you have a track car with a performance engine in it. And then you would need to keep an eye on other structural members for abnormal wear and tear.

[cняis]

soild frount mounts arn't normly required, most ppl who have them don't get problems as he frout crossmember is on rubber mounts but if you poly bush the frount crossmember the frount mount bracket will snap

i replaced the crossmember bushes with OE rubber ones when i fitted my new solid mount, so hopefully i'll be ok then! 

[spankier]

ive got a homemade solid front mount on mine (165lbft can cause a scary amount of movement on the dyno) and comfort/nvh wise its fine as the remaining rubber ones still allow a bit of give with the solid one just acting as a hinge really, if your old one is shot it will make the gearchange seem slightly more possive as the rods stay still while the engine is wobbling around. definitely do the crossmember bushes while you are at it though, and use quality bolts (the vast majority of automotive bolts are 10.9 grade- 8.8s are easier to find but weaker and 12.9s are a little dearer but VERY strong and are the ones you want)

[The Mighty Elvi]

Don't wish to be a spoilsport, but isn't the whole point of an engine mount to absord some of the movement/vibration from the engine.  A solid mount would negate this.

This can only lead to the failure of other parts that are now exposed to - and not designed to take - excess vibration and movement.

Think!  If the engine mount isn't absorbing/suppressing vibration and movement, what part of your car is?