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Nope! ;)

Definitely gonna try a standard/old mount (pretty sure I've got one). That will be a good indicator. Think I'll bring it back to you anyway Mart, for peace of mind. Can't fault Mart's excellent service- always willing to pick up the phone/answer emails etc + the offer to fit the bearings FOC is very kind!

Is it the one I just texted you about? :lol:

Shame red has to go- always liked it! Onwards and upwards though...

Yeh, have heard a poly gb mount is pretty bad!

Thanks Kev. Why's it whining then? Is it the mount? Mart (Hotgolf) seemed concerned when I told him.

Yo! I've just had my gb rebuilt with a 3.68 fd. The guy left most of the bearings as he said they were fine. I also changed the gb mount for a solid rubber Golf one. There is a whine- very noticeable from 3k onwards in first gear. Barely notice it at all in 2nd and not at all in the others. Could this be due to the mount? Anything to worry about? He's offered to fit the bearings with no labour charge, but it's huge hassle to remove the box again... I don't know the history of the box I used for the rebuild, however it was very clean inside and worn parts were replaced.

No worries mate.

Have you disconnected the battery recently? Mine was really bad too, but discovered my stat was stuck ope so the car was permanantly in warm-up mode and the ecu couldn't adapt. Changed the stat and it warms properly now, allowing it to adapt after the battery has been disconnected. No vibes anymore.

Dr, any idea when the whine would be most evident? I've just had my gb rebuilt with a 3.68 fd. The guy left most of the bearings as he said they were fine. I also changed the gb mount for a solid rubber Golf one. There is a whine- very noticeable from 3k onwards in first gear. Barely notice it at all in 2nd and not at all in the others. Anything to worry about? He's offered to fit the bearings with no labour charge, but it's huge hassle to remove the box again... Re: Jay's poly mounts- bargain and just as good as VT mounts IMHO. The extra vibration is negligable. £75 for a standard mount is crazy! They were £35 last year. A VT is the same price!

Phew! Always satisfying to find out what's causing the prob. Easy enough fix too! 8)

Sorry Ben! :lol:

Added a poll on p1- get voting! :)

Think Megs have just launched a similar product. Wouldn't trust it to actually wash the car.

There is no pollen filter. That's the correct place if you want to fit one though. Never bothered myself...

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Gutting :( At least you weren't to far from home- good excuse now for some gb tinkering too ;)

Sounds like the gb mount.

I'd be up for lunch at the Air Balloon. Or a curry somewhere? Can't drive at this moment in time (just had operation on my leg), will be able to drive again by Sunday, but don't think I could do much of a cruise.

Thank goodness for that! Wheels make such a huge difference- looking superb Baz 8)

Copied from the Wiki: 2x 191 501 541 Rear Bush for KR, PG, 9A, 2E, ADY engine codes (G60,16v) 2x 1H0 501 541 Rear Bush for ABV engine code(VR6) 2x N 903 544 01 Bolt for rear beam to car 2x N 903 237 04 Nut for above 2x N 905 173 02 Bolt for lower part or rear damper to rear beam 2x 1H0 609 734 D Clip for Handbrake cable (Up to chassis number 50-S-000 361) 2x 1H0 609 734 C Clip for Handbrake cable (From chassis number 50-S-000 362)

GSF are vastly inferior in quality. You'll be doing them again in a couple of years. Not sure on price- not cheap though :(

No worries :)

Right hand side as you look at the engine from the front? That'll be the 'hydro' gearbox mount. Needs changing. Golf 2/3 solid mount is better and fits straight in ;)

Def get OEM ones from VW. You get what you pay for, especially with rubber parts. Personally I wouldn't go poly with these. Easier to fit, but make the ride very harsh and you'll lose the passive rear steering. You don't need the special tool, but they'll need a hydraulic press to get them in. Here's the special tool method: http://wiki.the-corrado.net/rear_axle_bushes.html