JUST A QUICK QUESTION

[golf newbie]

i got a 88 mk 2 gti and im gonna replace the gearbox mount i heard or read that ya can use  a 1.3 mount and that they are stronger and cheaper lol, any advice would be great
cheers...

[Dizzie]

I doubt a 1.3 mount is any stronger, but I think the 16v one is defiently. the front mount for the 16v is chunkier I know that for sure as I used one when my 8v one went.

[mk2gtimatt]

yeah me 2, im changing my 8v one for a 16v one, the thread has gone so my starter motor kinda broke a bit... well snapped in half actually!!!!!  not good cost me best part of hundred quid  go for a 16v one (half inch one off a scrappy, damn cheaper than buyin 1!)

[Gambit]

go for an early 16v solid rubber gearbox mount. 90 spec 16v's had a hydro gearbox mount and its a waste of time

though a late 16v rear hydro engine mount is better than the rubber mount

[golf newbie]

will it fit a 8 valver the early spec rubber one 

[Gambit]

yes

[golf newbie]

thanks for your help just fixed the damn thing  only took 2 hours :grin:bloody rounded bolt dont you just hate em

[rubjonny]

The 16v solid rubber gearbox mount is exactly the same as the 1.3 rubber mount btw

[retrodub]

how do the hydro mounts work then?
 theyve got oil in them i pressume.

[Gambit]

yes. they give less vibration but dont last as long. well at least the gearbox one doesnt!!