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RE: engine mounts, clutch,




For those of us who don't know where Jim's pics are, could you either
explain or post a URL? I was just thinking about ordering these. Also,
what do you recommend instead? Just stock?

Neal

On Fri, 6 Aug 1999, Richard Deede wrote:

> >>.  You can get poly rear
> mounts but you will get more noise transmitted through from the engine.<<
> 
> NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Do not get a poly rear mount. If you want 
> to see proof look at the pics Jim Jarret put up of waterfest....'Nuf said.
> 
> 
> Rich
> 
> 
> >From: Ewan Hopkins <Ewan.Hopkins@computeraid.co.uk>
> >To: PR Brundell <prb@psychology.nottingham.ac.uk>, scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> >Subject: RE: engine mounts, clutch,
> >Date: Fri, 6 Aug 1999 11:33:45 +0100
> >
> >Depends which mounts you are doing.  Front & rear are very easy. Gearbox
> >side pretty easy as well. Timing belt side rather more difficult because of
> >access problems.
> >You can do the front mount without jacking-up the car but it would be much
> >easier doing so.  The rear mount you need to get under the car.  In both
> >cases you don't need anything to support the engine.
> >The side mounts really need some way of supporting the engine/transmission 
> >-
> >for one, it's much easier to get the mounting bolts out with the weight off
> >them.
> >I'd try replacing the rear & front and see how it goes. It shouldn't be 
> >more
> >than an hour's work. The rear mount will make the greatest difference - it
> >may look OK but they get soft and give too much play.  You can get poly 
> >rear
> >mounts but you will get more noise transmitted through from the engine.
> >
> >For the clutch cable, as long as you have some play at the lever, you 
> >should
> >be OK.  Sounds like you may need a new clutch soon!
> >
> >HTH,
> >
> >Ewan.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: PR Brundell [mailto:prb@psychology.nottingham.ac.uk]
> >Sent: 06 August 1999 11:10
> >To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> >Subject: engine mounts, clutch,
> >
> >
> >There's been a few threads about engine mounts. Is replacing them a
> >reasonably easy job to do without ramps etc? I've just been told at least
> >two hours by a garage, so I'll do it if possible. They look fine but I get
> >an annoying squeaking every time I change gear or kick the accelerator and
> >the engine moves around like hell.
> >
> >Also, a while ago there was talk about the free play needed on the clutch
> >release mechanism. I've put in a new cable but the biting point is very
> >low. If I raise it (less effort on the leg!!) then the free play on the
> >release lever is only 1-3 mm. What can I get away with or is there another
> >way of doing this. Maybe it's something I just have to get used to.
> >
> >As someone else said, sorry to be only asking not answering questions.
> >Maybe in a few months/years! I'll know what I'm doing.
> >
> >BTW if I find a scrolling application for the VAG cd I'll pass it on.
> >
> >cheers, Guys,
> >
> >SPat 8V '87 Paprika Scala
> >
> >
> >
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