Re: Changing engine mounts..

[Shawn Meze <Trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com>]

At 08:57 PM 11/6/96 -0800, you wrote:
>
>
>On Wed, 6 Nov 1996 Mute0@aol.com wrote:
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>> Ok so just how hard is it to change engine mounts? Josh tells me he got the
>> dealer to do it for $120 and it was a night and day difference.  I know the
>> front one is easy but its my side ones that need changing. Any comments on
>> doing it at home?
>
>    I need to do the same thing on my rocco.  Any suggestions for the 
>  do-it-yourselfer?


The front and rear mounts are really easy to change. Unbolt, bolt kind of
operation. The tranny mount and the passenger side mount are a little harder
since the mounts need to be pressed into the mount housings. The tranny
mount is really easy to remove/install so you could remove it and have a
shop remove and press in the new mount, no problem. The engine mount is
harder because you will have to remove to timming belt cover and other
attatched hardware. its kinda frustrating to get off. I have never put the
cover back on. If you're mechanically inclined to do it, you'll save some
bucks. You'll also really enjoy the ride and feel of the car with new mounts
too! I know Ido.


Shawn
86' Jetta GLi
82' Scirocco GTi
The Fastest, Quickest, Cleanest and 
best looking Scirocco in all of San Diego!

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