RE: engine mount inserts

["Ng, Kevin (NationsCredit)" <kevin.ng@nationscredit.com>]

There are a couple of things you can do with the front engine mount (two
pieces). The top part has a lot of holes (swiss cheese look) and can be
filled with silicone for a stiffer feel and less movement. I've never done
this procedure before but have heard good results from it.

You can also get a replacement for the lower front mount. The most popular
(er, the only one I know of actually) is the Turn2 (aka Whipple) mount. The
stock piece is very soft and looks like a jelly donut. The Turn2 mount is
made of polyurethane and reduces the horizontal movement of the engine,
providing crisper throttle response and smoother shifting. The Turn2 mount
goes for about $60, available from either Potterman
(http://www.parts4vws.com) or Velocity Sport Tuning (don't know web
address--always advertised in ec magazine).

Kevin Ng
97 GLX Windsor Blue


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	djbergesen@dotstar.net [SMTP:djbergesen@dotstar.net]
> Sent:	Wednesday, April 28, 1999 10:04 AM
> To:	Jetta GLX mailing list
> Subject:	engine mount inserts
> 
> Are there any types of engine mount inserts available for the VR6 engine?
> You know, to stiffen the mount to reduce the effect of the block
> "torqueing over"? More power to the wheels and everything, ya know? If
> there is, let me know where I can find it.
> Thanks, 
>  
> -ENS D.J. Bergesen
> Student Naval Aviator
> djbergesen@dotstar.net <mailto:djbergesen@dotstar.net>
> 96 Vento GLX VR6 blk/blk
> 96 Chevy Cavalier (aka SLOW)