rough gear changes

[neilbarrett]

I just replaced my dogbone mounts with polyurethane ones and now my gear changes are much more jerky. especially when changing down. I noticed the front bushing on the mount(the round one) is split. Would this be the cause? Should I replace it with a polyurethane one or will a normal one do? I also noticed one of the top mounts looked a bit worse for ware. Is their a good upgrade for these mounts?

Cheers,
Neil

[h100vw]

I just replaced my dogbone mounts with polyurethane ones and now my gear changes are much more jerky. especially when changing down. I noticed the front bushing on the mount(the round one) is split. Would this be the cause? Should I replace it with a polyurethane one or will a normal one do? I also noticed one of the top mounts looked a bit worse for ware. Is their a good upgrade for these mounts?

Cheers,
Neil

I reckon if you give it a day or 2, you'll get used to the new set up and won't notice anything different.

I have a race stiffness one on my S3 and don' have any problems.

Gavin

[neilbarrett]

I changed it a month ago and it still doesn't feel right. Does this look like too much movement?
MK4 Golf GTI Engine Mount Test - YouTube

[leighaus]

mine is a powerflex, i didnt notice anything except a tiny dash rattle which i promptly fixed.

[neilbarrett]

I dont get any rattle or vibrations what so ever.

[xpeesx]

That video of you testing the mount kinda turned me on with all the thrusting and jerking...

[Golf-Sam]

Hahahaha ^^ This guy !

[Manaz]

I just replaced my dogbone mounts with polyurethane ones and now my gear changes are much more jerky. especially when changing down. I noticed the front bushing on the mount(the round one) is split. Would this be the cause? Should I replace it with a polyurethane one or will a normal one do? I also noticed one of the top mounts looked a bit worse for ware. Is their a good upgrade for these mounts?

Cheers,
Neil

Any split bushings should be replaced.

Stiffening the dogbone does remove flex between the gearbox and the chassis - so you will notice increased transmission of vibration, and it will feel a little more mechanical.

[neilbarrett]

Manaz.

When changing down gears I can feel the whole engine/trasmision move which makes the whole car bounce! I thought the replacement dogbone inserts would lessen this not make it worse?

[neilbarrett]

Went to VW to get the front bushing in the dogbone mount turns out they can only replace the whole mount ( over $200!!!).
Does any one know where to find replacement bushes that aren't poly?
or any other solution?

[h100vw]

Swap yours with another that's not died already. ECS and other spares suppliers will be able to get you one. Have a look on ebay even.

Gavin