monVR6 0 Posted April 16, 2005 Hi all - OK - was under the bonnet today and noticed that the right-hand engine mount - (when looking into the engine bay from the front) - appears to be leaking !! I am a bit thick when it comes to technical stuff, but mounts are dry right - so where is this coming from?? The rest of the bay is completely dry. A burning rubber smell developed on the way home yesterday, could these be linked?? Thanks everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted April 16, 2005 OE engine mounts are oil filled for better vibration damping. It's horrid thick black oil too, so it's never going to go away.. Get the mount changed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monVR6 0 Posted April 16, 2005 It did look pretty damn horrid !! Thanks - I'll get it sorted - is it worth doing other mounts at the same time - (money/wife permitting) ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted April 16, 2005 They're independant jobs, so the labour isn't going to be any lower by doing them all together, so it's up to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 17, 2005 dr_mat, When you say OE.. Is that purely with regards to the VR mounts or all OE mounts... i.e on the G60? I have a load of black gunge on my engine by the rear mount. Never figured out where it came from? Mount is shot, just haven't had time to change it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted April 17, 2005 Dunno, I never replaced a mount on a G60, but it's probably the same thing, certainly your evidence alone suggests it is.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted April 17, 2005 Certainly the gearbox mount on a VR is oil filled and you can replace it with an OE Mk2 Golf Diesel one. It's a straight swap, but it's solid rubber rather than oil filled. If you have a search, you might even be able to find a part number, but they're about £8 from GSF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monVR6 0 Posted April 18, 2005 So is this easy to change? I did one on an old Audi 80 years ago and it was pretty much loosen the bolts and jack the joint open to remove the mount - replace, release jack and bolt up. Am I on the right lines? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted April 18, 2005 The front mount is fairly easy, but I think the gearbox mount is a bit of a c*$£ not 100% sure tho cos I just gave it to the local garage and said fix it :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted April 18, 2005 From what I heard it's the rear engine mount that's a PITA, simply because of access being so tight. The gearbox mount is supposed to be pretty simple. But then, I didn't do mine either, so I could be wrong.. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_leon_ 0 Posted April 18, 2005 dr_mat is right there - I've just had all 3 mounts changed on my G60 and the mechanic had exactly those words to say. However, that was a non-VW garage that did the front and gbox ones. On taking it to place that was full of VW enthusiasts (you always bloody find them after youve just taken your car somewhere else...) they had it sorted quick sharpish :) But definately sounds like its a done mount... Positive my original front made a mess like this... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted April 19, 2005 the only problem with the gearbox mount is the fact that the ABS pump limits access somewhat... Rear engine mount can be an utter **** to get at Front's pretty easy on all 4cylinder models, but IIRC is a little more tricky on the VR due to the larger radiator and twin fans... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted April 19, 2005 front g60 can be a right arse.. Had to take the rad fan off in the end so i could get my VT mount in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted April 20, 2005 done mine on the vr and probably took an hour to do the rear and the gearbox mount its just location thats the problem , to change them is easy, use two socket extension bars linked together and it makes the job a whole lot easier Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VEEDUBBED 0 Posted April 30, 2005 Be extra carefull when jackin up the front half of the car,sometimes the engine mount rips right out sending stinking hyd? oil everywere... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monVR6 0 Posted May 9, 2005 OK - got a mount from GSF and had another look at the offender. Looks to me like there is a horizontal metal joint bolted to the gearbox/engine, held on by three horizontal bolts. The other end of this joint has a bolt vertically through the mount. So, do I remove the vertical bolt, then the three horizontal ones to remove the metal joint - and so have access to remove the mount itself?? Is there anything to be aware of if I do tackle it this way?? Or am I talking c**p ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted May 9, 2005 just undo the main mount bolt then jack the engine up using a piece of wood to save damaging the sump, then undo the mount bolts 13mm iirc and remove and replace ,dont fully tighten the main mount bolt (centre) until you have lowered the engine back on to it , so it sits correctly job done :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monVR6 0 Posted May 9, 2005 Easy when you know how !!! Thanks for that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GIXXERUK 0 Posted May 9, 2005 its easy mate , just a pig to get to , i doubled up socket extension bars to save my knuckles :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
