My Mk2 Golf GTi

[benough]

Did Brian sell you a Diesel front mount or just a stock one? He told me you popped round today.

[russ83]

Diesel one. Top little business he has there. Got my eye on those tail lights on the wall

[russ83]

Is anyone able to give me advice on how to undo the nut on the top of the front engine mount?

I have tried wd40 with plenty of elbow grease but it won't budge...

[benough]

From memory I had an extension piece on my ratchet from the bolt up to the ratchet just above the radiator and then a extension off the ratchet to torque.

I do remember it being a PITA.

[Water Boy]

I used a long entension bar with a metal bar to make the ratchet longer for more power.

[russ83]

thanks guys.

[russ83]

Anyone know a solution to getting wheels off which have lock nuts on them? (I dont have the unlock piece)

[ozgti]

Any pics of the offending nut?

[russ83]

doesnt look like a lock nut, nevertheless, i dont have a piece for it...

[benough]

It just looks like you need a hex bit, but a big one. By the looks of things some WD-40 as well

[russ83]

It just looks like you need a hex bit, but a big one. By the looks of things some WD-40 as well

cheers ben. i can pick one up from any auto store hey?

[ozgti]

I have a set of allen key bits, but you'd have to collect from hornsby during work hours.

[ryana89]

I can pick one up from any auto store hey?

Can't see why not.
Got a pair of calipers handy?
Measure from flat to flat and that'll help you in your search for a bit to fit

[ozgti]

Make sure you wack it in with a hammer just to be sure it';s seated properly. You don't want to round it out!

[russ83]

Questions for you guys, thanks in advance...

Do I need a new radiator, see below:


I want to take the a/c condensor out so I can clear some room to access the front engine mount (i wont be needing a/c so its all coming out); can you give me some tips on how to undo all of these pipes, and to take out the A/C compressor & belts etc....??