subframe

  1. C

    Subframe Bolts

    Hey all, Anybody know if the subframe bolts for the 1.6tdi are specific to the car or does most of the Volkswagen group use the same bolts for the subframe? Can’t find any specific to the model online so I’m assuming they’re just a standard set used by the other 1.6s
  2. A

    The old 8p subframe.

    how do guys, so.. I recently changed the steering rack on my a3 8p along with a bunch of other front end tackle while i had the subframe off, now i have assembled it all back together im getting the dreaded subframe crack. and its really loud and embarrasing, it cracks probably 3 times during...
  3. Linnhec

    S6 Rear Subframe Wishbone Mount Cracked

    Hey Guys, First post here, wishing it was a more positive one but here goes! I have a 2001 S6 Avant that's been in the garage for about a year now, initially retired with a leaky steering rack but it's grown arms and legs to what is now a overhaul of all the running gear. Just as the light at...
  4. J

    Ceased rear subframe bolt

    I'm trying to get a new set of suspension on my '05 avant FWD but in order to drop the rear sub-frame i need to get all 4 bolts out about 2", 3 are loosened off but the final one is not budging, I've tried plenty of WD overnight and a long iron bar as extension to my breaker and socket...
  5. Cheeks

    Subframe bushes!

    So my front subframe bushes look like sh** cracked to bits and I'm assuming that's what's causing some handling issues. (If you've seen previous posts I've pretty much replaced every bush minus top mounts) Btw it's not the control arms it's the front centre subframe that the arms attach to...