Uprated Engine Mounts For Tu3s?

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

i know that the bottom engine mount isnt the same as gti ones but what about the other ones? are they the same as gti ones, or would they need modifying or just completely wont fit?? if thats the case is there anywhere that does xs specific uprated engine mounts? i already have the lower one so not looking for a full set really..

any help appreciated as usual

johnny

[Sandy 189]

The "others" fit fine, the bottom one I think can be replaced with a lower 106 one from memory. I got Colin to turn me up a solid alloy lower one, but the noise was a little severe!

[calvinhorse 870]

ti motorsport do a solid rubber one which is great and cheap

[bren_1.3 1]

the top gearbox mount is identical to a GTI mount.

The top engine mount again is identical to a gti mount, the only difference being the buffers.

the bottom mount you can use a 106 mount for i think..not 100% on that.

 

EDIT: (just beaten to it, but confirms what sandy mentions about the bottom mount)

Edited June 17, 2008 by brens_1.9_wide_arch

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

excelent, ive already got the lower one, but still getting a load of engine movement from the slightly knackered other two. how different are the buffers on the top engine mount?? and wheres the best place to buy them ??

thanks again

[bren_1.3 1]

the buffers on an XS/Rallye are on a plate which bolts on top of the rubber bush itself and point outward, the GTi buffers attach to the inside of the metal surrounding the top mount. i know what i mean! hard to explain. if you check ebay and look at the full GTI engine top mount kit you should be able to see the difference in how the buffers mount.

 

i put a 3rd buffer in to help stop lateral movement of the box/engine when cornering. a bit overkill but worth doing for the pittance it costs.

[swordfish210 20]

BBM now do a complete TU engine mount kit for the 205. I got mine from there and it was well worth the cash

[johnnyboy666 195 1 Cars]

i would get a full kit but ive already got a lower one (BBM i think) and just found a bbm gearbox one on ebay for cheap, just need the top one now...

[ishan 4]

Just bought a TI motorsports lower polybush mount. What is the best way to fit it?

From underneath the car, it looks like the mount housing is part of the driveshaft.

Any advise?

[Jrod 7]

You will need to the the mount off really and press the old bush out, this does involve removing the driveshaft though.