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July 23, 2009, 05:47:47 am

bobmaf

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engine/gearbox mounts ..
« on: July 23, 2009, 05:47:47 am »
i have changed the front and rear engine mounts on my car as they had`nt been changed for about 4 years and they stiffened the car up quite a bit, but now the engine is moving about again Could this be the gearbox mount ?
lets put it this way if i drive steady-ish at a slow speed it feels like i`m on and off the throttle its jerking back and forth and really pi**ing me off
reason i ask is because if it wont be caused be the gearbox mount i will be getting some solid engine mounts like race cars have..
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1991 mk2 1.6GTD tuned
1995 mk3 1.9TD Part Tuned(aaz)

Reply #1July 23, 2009, 08:02:09 am

lovinthedeez

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Re: engine/gearbox mounts ..
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2009, 08:02:09 am »
you definitely don't want solid mounts on a diesel.  it'll shake you nuts.  while the front and rear mounts are the easiest to get to, its the two side mounts that do most of the work.  any plans to replace those?  they do require pressing, but I bet it will fix the movement problem.
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Reply #2July 25, 2009, 03:27:31 am

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Re: engine/gearbox mounts ..
« Reply #2 on: July 25, 2009, 03:27:31 am »
i did think that the last mounts that i replaced seemed ok but still went ahead and changed them
i will have to check on prices for the mounts
cheers
1991 mk2 1.6GTD tuned
1995 mk3 1.9TD Part Tuned(aaz)