Mounts replaced and still shaking

[jdbubb at verizon.net (Dan Bubb)]

I would add just two thoughts to Patrick's plan.
1. make sure the engine is adjusted side-to-side so the rear mount isn't being stretched laterally. Loosen the side mounts and move the engine side-to-side if it is.
2. make sure you press the mounts into the bracket so the "V" part of the mount faces upwards as installed in the car, or the vibration will be much worse than even worn mounts.
Dan

From: "Patrick Bureau" <patrick.bureau@gmail.com>
To: "'Eric Singer'" <myturbo6@yahoo.com>; <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 9:00 AM
Subject: RE: Mounts replaced and still shaking


> Replacing is one thing, are they aligned properly, if not then you actually
> increase vibrations... 
> 
> Usually to get best result IMHO, is;
> 
> Loosen front and rear mounts, turn engine one let run 1 minute...
> Mount rear mount
> Where the front one lands, adjust cup so the rubber is perfectly in the
> center of it..
> 
> Done.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Singer [mailto:myturbo6@yahoo.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 6:56 AM
> To: Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Mounts replaced and still shaking
> 
> I don't know if this is common or not, since this is the first 16V Scirocco
> I've ever owned.  I replaced all four of the motor mounts (Talk about your
> fun factor).  They did help some with the vibration, but when I first start
> the car it shakes/vibrates very noticeably.  After driving a while it goes
> down considerably and not nearly as violent.
>   
>  Is this just the nature of the beast?  Or should I be looking somewhere
> else for the cause?
>   
>  Thanks,
>   
>  Eric
> 
> 
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