F.F.S.Rear Gearbox Mounting gone now

[MURDO]

1 thing after another at the moment.

anyone knowng if changing the rear gearbox mounting on a 1.8 SRI is easy enough, or what would be involved.

Got a quote from a mechanic, for around 130 euro including the bush/mounting.

Not sure if worth paying out that much if i could do myself.

cheers in advance.

[tomo41]

wot does ur car do ie noise etc to no this as gone bud

[gsxrster]

just jack up / support engine , g/box and unbolt mount then replace .
easier if you have access to a ramp obviously

[MURDO]

getting a bit of a nock when going up and down the gears. its not permanent, but if the torq is a bit high when changing up you'd notice it more.

Rear bush is what mechy told me, so don't wanna pay him if thats not what it is.

Would like to have a squizz over the weekend to see if i can check it myslef.

[MURDO]

just jack up / support engine , g/box and unbolt mount then replace .
easier if you have access to a ramp obviously

Sounds straight forward enough. Where's the places i would support or jack it up, or would suggest what tools i need to do it myself.

Cheers

[gsxrster]

get it up on axle stands if you cant get a ramp , then support the g/box at the base of the diff , use a trolley jack an block of wood , might be better to remove battery for access , remember to have radio code though !!

[tomo41]

getting a bit of a nock when going up and down the gears. its not permanent, but if the torq is a bit high when changing up you'd notice it more.

Rear bush is what mechy told me, so don't wanna pay him if thats not what it is.

Would like to have a squizz over the weekend to see if i can check it myslef.

mines same were u get em from?

[MURDO]

get it up on axle stands if you cant get a ramp , then support the g/box at the base of the diff , use a trolley jack an block of wood , might be better to remove battery for access , remember to have radio code though !!

Well. mechanic i went too said he'd get it for me, but not sure if i'll go back to him if i can do it myself. Would say any good autoparts place would have them, or main dealer if there not a silly price.

[Keif]

I've just done this (and my front mount) on my 2.0T.

The mount costs about £50 trade. So will be a little more. (Vec-c membership would have saved you some Euros)

It's all of three bolts for your 1.8. You'll need a 16mm socket and 11mm ring spanner to undo the two bolts through your subframe, and a T30 torx socket (or 14mm socket) for the engine bolt.

As said, get the car as high as possible of axle stands and support the engine/box on a bit of wood on a trolley jack, then venture under the car.

[MURDO]

I've just done this (and my front mount) on my 2.0T.

The mount costs about £50 trade. So will be a little more. (Vec-c membership would have saved you some Euros)

It's all of three bolts for your 1.8. You'll need a 16mm socket and 11mm ring spanner to undo the two bolts through your subframe, and a T30 torx socket (or 14mm socket) for the engine bolt.

As said, get the car as high as possible of axle stands and support the engine/box on a bit of wood on a trolley jack, then venture under the car.

Thanks man.
Probably gonna give this a go tomorrow. Hopefully all ok.