Replaceing top mounts etc whilst lowering

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:04 pm

Getting some coilovers soon, and did a bit of research into what else to replace whilst I'm at it, and found this list (courtesy of Si)

2x 6N0 412 249C Strut Bearing
2x 6N0 412 331E Suspension Strut Storage
2x 191 512 333 Lower Rear Bearing
2x 191 512 335 Lower Upper Bearing

Is all this necessary and recommended to replace when changing over suspension?

Thinking about doing a DIY job here, so is there anything I need to know?

Cheers,

Bepe · Post by **Bepe** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:07 pm

i never changed anything on mine tim, and its been fine for over a year, sailed through its MOT even thought its botty is on the floor.... but its peice of mind, i would say replace them while there off of the car, i may even do mine when i put them on the gti......

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:11 pm

Definately replace the top mounts, as your new suspension will undoubtedly be less forgiving than OE, and the top mounts will endure more punishment than before. So it is best to fit new in my opinion.

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:23 pm

You'll have to excuse me, I'm no nut on suspension, so you think I shouldn't bother with any of the above, and instead just replace the top mounts? For front AND rear?

Bepe · Post by **Bepe** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:23 am

Tim, if it was me mate i would replace everything, it will be worth it in the long run dood

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:08 am

Bepe wrote:Tim, if it was me mate i would replace everything, it will be worth it in the long run dood

Cheers mate, I think I will do. Is everything I need on that list above then mate?

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:44 pm

I asked VAGparts for all the parts required to change my front and rear top mounts and the four parts you have listed above are what I got. My mechanic friend who fitted my coilovers confirmed that they were all the right bits when I delivered the car and the parts to him

Cheers

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:47 pm

i had all my top mounts replaced when i had my coilovers fitted, it is worth it as Bepe said, for piece of mind if nothing else. i susupect that my fronts may have failed after 2 years of use, its got rather crashy over bumps in the last month or so and quite noisy!

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:16 pm

Cheers for the replies guys, would anyone know if replacing these things is something I can learn and do myself?

I'm planning on doing the drop myself,

polo_gti21 · Post by **polo_gti21** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:47 pm

give it ago mate its really not that hard just be careful if you use your old top mounts when taking them off the strut use some spring compressors

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:15 pm

I dont have spring compressors

The problem is I don't quite know how everything works (am going to need to be educated!), is the list above not a mount kit? So I wouldn't need the old ones?

Kelk11 · Post by **Kelk11** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:15 pm

how much for the above parts as im getting coillies next month??

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:17 pm

Comes to around Â£50-60

kipper · Post by **kipper** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:29 am

i take it those are the numbers that u use for the parts from vagparts.com?

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:44 pm

Ok, something happened LOL i already replied to this but its not here.

So again, i wouldnt change the top bits. I never did - if they need replaced in 2 years then do it then ? They wont have that much wear (mine never at 50k when i fitted coilovers)

This guide is the exact same as the mk5.....

http://www.tigerstyle.co.uk/poloforum/v ... ce75bbeef5

Spring compressors are about <20quid.

Neil

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Replaceing top mounts etc whilst lowering

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