Engine and gearbox mounts

[Abdul 0]

Hi guys, looking thorough my vr's history they don't seem to have been done recently (154k) and tbh the car does feel a bit sloppy especially at low speeds when changing gears etc.

 

Anyway, I am by no means qualified to tackle the job myself so how much would you guys say I should pay to have the lot done?

 

I don't know if it makes a difference but I think I'll go with oe mounts unless someone can recommend a better or cheaper alternative? I don't want cabin vibration etc!

 

Thanks

Abdul

[fla 9]

they're not too hard to do even with basic tools, except the rear mount, which is a bit fiddly. Change the gearbox mount for a Mk2 soild rubber one from GSF, about £15 iirc. Front and rear engine mounts get vw ones, or i believe teh FEBI ones are also quite good, unless someone suggests otherwise?

[VR6 0]

Yeah just give it a stab yourself - nothing complicated, although can be a bit fiddly ... and even worse if it's minus 5 and you don't have a nice warm garage!

[Abdul 0]

Ehem... Gents... No lol. I've never done anything remotely mechanical in my life other than change a coil pack and a few associated bits and hoses lol.

 

How many hours labour do you reckon i'm looking at for the lot?

[dukest 0]

i would think 2-2-5 is plenty mate

[Abdul 0]

i would think 2-2-5 is plenty mate

 

Thanks buddy...

 

Now i need to buy the buggers. Shall i just get the engine mounts from the stealers then yeah?

[CazzaVR 0]

I would go for VT mounts. Similar in price, but way better. Got front, rear + Golf diesel gb mount on my VR. No noticeable extra vibrations.

 

Did the rear mount myself a couple of weeks ago and it took around 45 mins, taking it easy ;) Really pretty simple- have a go!

[V-Dubstar 0]

I would go for VT mounts. Similar in price, but way better. Got front, rear + Golf diesel gb mount on my VR. No noticeable extra vibrations.

 

Did the rear mount myself a couple of weeks ago and it took around 45 mins, taking it easy ;) Really pretty simple- have a go!

 

Thinking of changing all mine soon Andy as Im in the process of re-furbing a subframe so thought, may as well!! Would like to feel how the VT's differ...would u say u notice the difference? Did u get em from DG?

[dukest 0]

yes, you definitely notice the difference, they are pricier but inspire confidence in that you feel like you have a better put-together car

[CazzaVR 0]

DG do them, got the rear one from awesome GTI though as they were offering free postage until Christmas ;) The front one was fitted years ago by a previous owner- reckon it needs replacing though. Think you can just get replacement inserts, but can't find anywhere that does them :(

[Wompa 0]

There isnt any kit like the ones BFI offer?

 

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.p ... -VR6/page1

 

 

They dont send international so that is a lost call :(

 

The price and quality seems perfect for my Rado but VT are a bit over price...

[V-Dubstar 0]

DG do them, got the rear one from awesome GTI though as they were offering free postage until Christmas ;) The front one was fitted years ago by a previous owner- reckon it needs replacing though. Think you can just get replacement inserts, but can't find anywhere that does them :(

 

Did u pay £70 for it delivered then, Andy?

[fla 9]

does anyone have the dimensions of the inserts? If so, please send them over as i deal with a lot of plastic turning companies and i'll try and get some made up. I'll base them on a hardness of say 60 Shore.

[fla 9]

Anyone with info on these mounts - pics and dimensions?

[CazzaVR 0]

Hasan, sounds like a fantastic idea! Can't help you with dimensions I'm afraid :( Have you checked out the BFI website? Maybe something on there? Such a shame they don't ship internationally- got some excellent stuff available.

[fla 9]

had a brief look there - ideally i'd want to take some direct measurements and then get them machined from a billet, so if anyone has access to a new set or a set they're looking to fit in the near future that would be ideal.