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  • Changing Engine/Gearbox mounts

    I need to change the rear engine mount and gearbox mount.
    Never done it before but willing to give it a go this weekend, how hard can it be? (famous last words!).

    Got a plan to put the car up on axle stands and use the jack to take the weight of the engine in order to do the swap.
    I also have a manual and the interweb to help but was just wondering if anyone has any tips, do's & don'ts or any advice they want to share.

    Cheers in advance,
    Allan

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    Hey Allan,

    I am replacing mine in the near future also, currently waiting on a polyutheraine mount from the UK, keep us posted on how it goes.

    Few DIY threads out there... with tips etc.. here is one example;

    VW Golf Mk2 Owners' Club Forums-viewtopic-gearbox mount installation problem

    Good luck!

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    • #3
      Use a lot of common sense when you do the job. Watch out for things like gear linkages when you lower the engine and box. Make sure there's lots of room for the exhaust to drop with the engine.

      And try not to drop the engine on your head. It hurts like buggery.

      Cheers

      Paul
      1978 MK1 2.0 16v http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...-46488-70.html
      1991 MK2 GTI 2.0 8v, white (RIP) and it's red replacement http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...gti-42078.html
      1997 MK3 CL http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...ml#post1292061
      2001 & 2002 Bora 4motion. http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru...st-123823.html

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      • #4
        Originally posted by NeuSpeedGTI View Post
        Hey Allan,

        I am replacing mine in the near future also, currently waiting on a polyutheraine mount from the UK, keep us posted on how it goes.

        Few DIY threads out there... with tips etc.. here is one example;

        VW Golf Mk2 Owners' Club Forums-viewtopic-gearbox mount installation problem

        Good luck!
        Cheers for the link. I'll take some pics and let you know how i go.

        Originally posted by sports racer View Post
        Use a lot of common sense when you do the job. Watch out for things like gear linkages when you lower the engine and box. Make sure there's lots of room for the exhaust to drop with the engine.

        And try not to drop the engine on your head. It hurts like buggery.

        Cheers

        Paul
        I'll try not to don't want the missus to come home and find me with a sump shaped dent in my head. You're right though, common sense & take my time is prob best way to go.

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