russj249 2 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Would there be any advantages in torque if I was just to replace the front engine mount with a solid one? The engine twists backwards obviously to thought just the one would be ok, but still maybe not send as much vibration through the car as if they were all solid mounts. Link to post Share on other sites
LadVR 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I have a solid front mount but still retain the standard rears, havent really noticed any increased vibration or noise, although my car is stripped inside and is already noisy! Link to post Share on other sites
matty.vrt 120 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 i also have a solid mount with standard rear mounts and i haven noticed any extra vibrations. Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 any difference on the torque? Link to post Share on other sites
spindat45 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Like the guys above I went for an VF solid front mount and new standard rear and gearbox mounts. A solid front engine mount won't increase torque in my opinion. It makes hard. acceleration feel a lot smoother as there is little or no movement from front of the engine. I'd definately suggest replacing the rear mount and gearbox mount with standard ones as they do take a hammering over time. These won't send as much vibration through the car as some solid mounts although I hear Vibra Tech mounts all round aren't as harsh as VFones.Kevin Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 i got virbas all round on mine and u can feel more of a vibration from them as they a almost sloid can hardle move the engine by hand ... but will be replacing the front one with a solid one over the winter Link to post Share on other sites
baz8328 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Where can i get a solid front mount ?How much were the standard rear ones ? Link to post Share on other sites
LadVR 0 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Theres a guy on the mk2 vr6 forum who makes them for various engine/car configurations, also on ebay. I think i paid about 30-35 quid for the front. Im not 100% sure but i think the standard rears are around the same, been a while since I changed them.Good point above from Spindat-dub about changing the rears: Makes a noticable difference if they are getting a little tired. Link to post Share on other sites
Rikki 2 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 Standard rear is about 60 iirc gearbox is 30although think you can use mk2 diesel as its rubber not hydraulic. Im runnin a turn2 poly front mount...not solid but made a difference...no vibrations Link to post Share on other sites
matty.vrt 120 Posted November 17, 2009 Report Share Posted November 17, 2009 I got my front solid one off ebay £39 Link to post Share on other sites
baz8328 0 Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 i have just removed the front engine mount and everything was goin ok BUT one of the bolts snapped on the bottom case ! (where there is 3 bolts) will this be a problem or will it be ok with 2 bolts to secure it !DOH Link to post Share on other sites
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