Fitting Lower Engine Mount?

[JigBake]

Hi,

I have decided to upgrade my lower engine mount. I will be buying a Vibratechnics fast road one, but was wondering how much work it would be to fit it myself, or should I get a garage to do it? Also is it worth fitting the smaller mount on the other end as well, or should I not bother?

Cheers, Jake.

[rich83]

Subframe off

Old bush out

Put new bush in according to manufactures instructions.

Refit Subframe

Re-align the car.

[RedRobin]

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Is the Vibratechnics lower mount like in my photo?:



^ If it's like mine, it needs a lot of force to pump it in and you'll need to remove the subframe to do it and also, importantly, renew its bolts.

[JigBake]

Yes looks identical to yours. If thats what is involved then I will get it fitted I think. I dont fancy doing that.  Have you just had the bigger mount changed? Or did you get thd smaller one done at the front as well?

I fitted a powerflex insert but is pretty crap imho. My Milltek DP is contacting something when wheel spinning and hopping.

Cheers.

[56OctyVRS]

I had a THS lower mount fitted and it cost me £40 labour for about an hours work.

[RedRobin]

Yes looks identical to yours. If thats what is involved then I will get it fitted I think. I dont fancy doing that.  Have you just had the bigger mount changed? Or did you get thd smaller one done at the front as well?

I fitted a powerflex insert but is pretty crap imho. My Milltek DP is contacting something when wheel spinning and hopping.

Cheers.

....I first had a Powerflex insert supplied by Milltek because of this mounting breakage:



Then I had a lower engine mount followed very soon after by the other two engine mounts. Reviews and info here:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,5082.0.html

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,6086.0.html