Engine/Gearbox Mount 2005 A3 TDI

[djaniero]

Hi guys,
I want to replace the engine and gearbox mounts on my 05 A3 TDI S-line.
Having had a search on the forum, I can see a lot of people suggest using powerflex inserts opposed to replacing the mounts with oem ones?
Can anyone tell me how many mounts I will need?
Am I right in thinking I'll need an engine mount, gearbox mount, and an insert for the dog bone /subframe?

Thanks

 

[aqibi2000]

Hi guys,
I want to replace the engine and gearbox mounts on my 05 A3 TDI S-line.
Having had a search on the forum, I can see a lot of people suggest using powerflex inserts opposed to replacing the mounts with oem ones?
Can anyone tell me how many mounts I will need?
Am I right in thinking I'll need an engine mount, gearbox mount, and an insert for the dog bone /subframe?

Thanks

Replace the dogbone it takes 10 minutes, cheap and easy access, 3 bolts to open. 2 on the gearbox and one on the subframe.
For the subframe engine mount pucks insert 1 power flex insert since these are a PIA.

Not sure what to do about the 2 upper engine mounts:
1) replace with oem
-2) remove them and have fun with some polyurethane to reinforce your own ones

 

[NHN]

As above, engine side is a pain to do tbh as its tight & engine needs angling to swap iirc, box is easy just removing everything takes little time, dog bone, the subframe is pressed in 2 parts, so I would get another subframe & fit into that then saves time & car not off the road whilst you swap bushes in the frame, the box to subframe is simple enough as its just a long piece of metal so to speak.

 

[djaniero]

Thanks for the responses guys.
So it would be easier to grab a spare sub frame to replace the bush there and the dog bone?
Where can I actually buy new mounts from outside of dealers?
Also would filling the original mounts with polyurethane opposed to buying the inserts work just as well?
Lastly, would be a good idea to replace the mount bolts also?
I am quite hands on, but know my limits so I think I will leave the engine side mount for my local garage to fit.

 

[NHN]

I wouldn't spray into them to get a better mount, no way in hell.

Just replace them.

I've reused mount bolts tbh, but if you're anal swap them out.

 

[aqibi2000]

Engine mount is easy, jack under the engine with wood, and just remove the side you’re working on

 

[djaniero]

Ok.
Will these mounts fit my car?

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Unsure whether the gb mount is different on mine being a DSG compared to a manual?

 

[aqibi2000]

Ok.
Will these mounts fit my car?

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Unsure whether the gb mount is different on mine being a DSG compared to a manual?

Unsure on that NHN may know. But you must use a torque wrench to tighten these to the car…

 

[djaniero]

Update:

I ordered all new mounts from Autodoc in the end. However after having looked into removing the sub frame bushes to replace....it looks like an absolute nightmare of a job.....well unless you have specialist tools to press in /press out.
Would I notice much difference in replacing the subframe bush, compared to using a red insert instead? The Red insert is listed as a diesel insert and supposedly the softest one?

Thanks

 

[aqibi2000]

Update:

I ordered all new mounts from Autodoc in the end. However after having looked into removing the sub frame bushes to replace....it looks like an absolute nightmare of a job.....well unless you have specialist tools to press in /press out.
Would I notice much difference in replacing the subframe bush, compared to using a red insert instead? The Red insert is listed as a diesel insert and supposedly the softest one?

Thanks

Power flex insert . Got one in my car since the last 4 years

 

[djaniero]

What colour did you get and any noticeable increase in vibration?

 

[aqibi2000]

What colour did you get and any noticeable increase in vibration?

For the first 6 months definitely now it’s long gone.

mines a diesel so I think it was red

had it for years