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Gearbox Mount - GTI

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  • Gearbox Mount - GTI

    Anyone know of a tough one at all?

    Mines gone all 'soft' according to the dealer.

    Do I let them use a genuine, or is there anything better available?

    Any help, much appreciated as always.
    Cheap, Fast, Reliable. Choose two.

  • #2
    I have not heard of aftermarket one, check UK Polo and Cupra forums.

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    • #3
      As in the dog bone mount?
      2008 VW Polo TDi
      GIAC | REMSA | PD160 | DECAT | MUFFLERECTOMY | ECS | SUPERPRO | PXL KIWI WIFI | 312mm BRAKES | OZ RACING | KUMHO V70A
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      • #4
        Vibratechnics makes uprated engine mounts (both of them) for Polo Gti - but they aren't cheap:

        Engine side mount VAG210M = £148.00 + VAT
        Gearbox side Mount VAG200M = £200 + VAT

        these are the prices that I got from them about a year ago.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by RoSonic View Post
          Vibratechnics makes uprated engine mounts (both of them) for Polo Gti - but they aren't cheap:

          Engine side mount VAG210M = £148.00 + VAT
          Gearbox side Mount VAG200M = £200 + VAT

          these are the prices that I got from them about a year ago.
          Hoyhoy
          Thank you, Bud, just what I was looking for & already ordered a set tonight.
          Hooroo.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Stuwey View Post
            Anyone know of a tough one at all?

            Mines gone all 'soft' according to the dealer.
            Do I let them use a genuine, or is there anything better available?
            Any help, much appreciated as always.
            Hoyhoy.
            Stuart, here's the go, works well, me like, but I have had to replace the the small end rubber bush, mainly because I give it a hard time.



            Hooroo.
            Hooroo.

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            • #7
              I thought that was an engine mount?

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              • #8
                Originally posted by noone View Post
                I thought that was an engine mount?
                Hoyhoy.
                Theres the two main engine ones East & West & then there's the gear box one, I suppose you could call No.3.
                I changed the main ones also but it was a waste of time & $'s, but I like the look of the above, so me ordered.
                Last edited by Eddy; 11-04-2011, 09:06 PM.
                Hooroo.

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                • #9
                  Well, my gearbox has been out twice at the dealers, and yet it STILL has a vibe that I could only describe as being intensely harsh. If it were in one of the Minis at home, i'd have the gearbox out looking for something really wrong.

                  This vibe resonates through the whole car, you feel it through your feet on the floor, and your bum through the seats. Its horrible. Add to that some really excessive gear whine and you get the picture.

                  Dealer states that after a new lay shaft, first gear, and various bearings that this is just not possible.

                  I call BS.

                  They have suggested that my gearbox mount is "very soft" and have offered me a new OEM part, or a they'll fit a tough one if i'm willing to foot the bill.

                  I still can't see this fixing a noise that gets worse as the gearbox gets warm.

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                  Eddy, the 'dogbone' mount you speak of, do you mean the lower engine steady? I've already changed that to a Super Pro stret mount.
                  Last edited by Stuwey; 11-04-2011, 09:44 PM.
                  Cheap, Fast, Reliable. Choose two.

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                  • #10
                    it is officially known as the pendulum mount by VW. you can google it. look at the second link vw pendulum mount - Google Search

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                    • #11
                      Hoyhoy.

                      Yeah Stu thats the one I was thinking of, if ya still have the original one, could be a go just to see the difference.
                      Hooroo.

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                      • #12
                        Yeah, true. i'll take them up on their offer of free parts and labour.


                        Kinda over this, I tell ya!
                        Cheap, Fast, Reliable. Choose two.

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                        • #13
                          I'd be writing an email detailing every visit and conversation. Don't think you are getting far with your dealership.

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                          • #14
                            comparison, stock dogbone mount vs vibratechnics dogbone mount



                            the vibration will be quite noticeable for a few days, and then it will settle down, you won't even notice it!
                            Last edited by nikanasz; 12-04-2011, 06:17 PM.

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