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Offline davidhawkins_78

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Front Engine Mount - 8v GTI
« 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 ?

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Re:Front Engine Mount - 8v GTI
« Reply #1 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

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Re:Front Engine Mount - 8v GTI
« Reply #2 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.

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Re:Front Engine Mount - 8v GTI
« Reply #3 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

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Re:Front Engine Mount - 8v GTI
« Reply #4 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.