Re[2]: Changing engine mounts..

[coutinho.ka@pg.com]

        I am getting mine changed this weekend.  Apparently the side mounts 
could get really messy and I think it's best "someone else" do it.  But then 
again I don't do much work on my car myself.

        The vibration/noise is getting quite bad so I thought it's about time I 
changed it.  I do get a jarring sound everytime my wheel is slightly turned to 
the left.  As long as I'm going towards the right it's quiet but as soon as I 
head straight or left there's a loud jarring noise, lotsa vibration etc..  Could
that be due to the engine mounting as well?  Mechanic said "axel bearing" but he
will check it out when he works on the mounting.

Kevin.
'86 8V Scirocco
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Subject: Re: Changing engine mounts..
Author:  scirocco-l@mantis.privatei.com at external 
Date:    11/6/96 11:57 PM


At 09:38 PM 11/6/96 -0500, you wrote:
>>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 have to honestly tell you that the best way to change your side engine 
>mounts would be to have someone else do it.  The front and back are very 
>easy.  The side ones are very hard to get to.  The timing belt has to come 
>off in the process, so I would suggest to get that replaced as well.  I had 
>my mounts changed last winter due to very bad vibrations, and ever since it 
>is running just as smooth as can be.


>Darren
>'86 8-valve

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