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Replaceing top mounts etc whilst lowering
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:04 pm
by Tim_GTi
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,
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:07 pm
by Bepe
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......
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:11 pm
by mk4 glx 1.6
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.
Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:23 pm
by Tim_GTi
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?
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:23 am
by Bepe
Tim, if it was me mate i would replace everything, it will be worth it in the long run dood
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:08 am
by Tim_GTi
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?
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:44 pm
by Si_GTi
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
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:47 pm
by DanDiesel
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!
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:16 pm
by Tim_GTi
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,
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:47 pm
by polo_gti21
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
Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:15 pm
by Tim_GTi
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?
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:15 pm
by Kelk11
how much for the above parts as im getting coillies next month??
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2008 7:17 pm
by Tim_GTi
Comes to around £50-60
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:29 am
by kipper
i take it those are the numbers that u use for the parts from vagparts.com?
!!
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:44 pm
by sorted
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