front engine mount

[vwturbo]

hi, anyone done a front engine mount on a 2002 1.8 t passat or got a pic of this please

[vwturbo]

anyone

[kenney]

Hi To replace the front engine mount you must bring the front section of the vehicle into the service position to bring forward the front cross member,send me your e-mail address and i will send you the info how to do it.I have never replaced a front mount on these vehicles,what is wrong with it?

[vwturbo]

hi kenney and thanks for your reply,ive had a noise from front end of engine,and been advised to check out the front engine mount,the noise is at low revs like when pulling away in second,sounds like a vibration of some kind

[kenney]

You can adjust the mount,without having to dismantle anything.

[Hallaz]

Hello gents,
I see you mentioned it is possible to adjust the engine mounts without having to dismantle the front of the car ? :1zhelp:
In my thread I mention a horrible banging as if the engine wants to come out and believe this is due to the engine mounts, not sure which one. :confused:

Any suggestions welcome

Thanks
Hallaz

[kenney]

You can only adjust the front mount,it is fitted with 3 screws,2 of the holes on the mount are elongated,this is the adjusting.You press the housing down so that it rests on the rubber mount.