front struts from a 1.4, to fit a TDI 130?

[leemansiuk]

Hi,

I am looking to replace the front shocks and springs on my Mk4 TDI 130. I know a guy who has some from his old MK4 1.4 petrol - but can anyone please tell me if these will be the same fit?

I just thought the TDI might be heavier so may use an uprated set of shoocks and springs but I am unsure?

I cant look at lowering ones as I'll bottom out on my drive way - so I need to get original OEM hight struts / shocks

any advice would be a great help 

[Rhyso]

Will fit but won't work as you correctly surmised that the TDI engine is much heavier

Welcome to the forum by the way 

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[leemansiuk]

Thanks for that 

I will take a look there

Would you say its wise to change springs at the same time or would just the shocks be ok?

are gas better than oil for shocks?

[Rhyso]

If you're knocking on 100K I'd replace the lot.  I had a spring snap on my Golf at approx 83K; when the others were removed it looked like the other one was about to do the same!!

Don't forget to change the topmounts too; much easier to replace everything in one go as it will save you money in the long run