Knocking noise when pulling away

[92corrado 0]

Hello again,

 

I am getting a knocking from the front when accelerating. If i pull away slowly get the car moving then blip the throttle there is a knocing/thud noise same in second but not as bad then 3rd even better. Am i right in thinking this is the front engine mount, had it on axle stands and using a bar to test play in the bush, there seemed to be a hell of a lot but i have never looked at any vw engine mounts before.

 

Appreciate any help, already have mount on its way, thought it wouldnt do any harm changing anyway.

 

Thanks

 

Mark

[tandino 0]

1st gear with bonnet up and handbrake on and if you can see the front of the engine rise by more than about 1 inch when lifting the clutch with a few revs the front engine mount is gone.

[92corrado 0]

Cheers for the reply, When i used a bar to lever it, the mount lifted approx 5-6 inches, Good to know. Mount is delivered Monday.

Anybody know how easy it is to fit front engine mount?

 

Thanks again

[tandino 0]

Jack with a block of wood to spread the load underneath sump, bottom of mount is bolted to front crossmember under a 3 bolt cover, top of mount is one bolt to the bracket, easy to do..