Re: Scirocco16V Right Motor Mount Offset

[thescirocco@juno.com]

<jaybich@earthlink.net> writes:
> Planning to change my motor mounts soon (by myself, first time).
> Question about the right (passenger side) mount.
> 
> It has an offset bushing (metal bolt carrier) that sticks out from 
> the surface of the rubber more on one side than on the other side.
> 
> Question 1 - Which side is the more protruding bushing side suppose 
> to point, front or rear?  Why?
To the rear.
I think it is to move the drivetrain a little forwards.
The part no. of the 16V passenger side mount is 533 199 214 A. 
> 
> There are also two rubber washers one thick, one thin, that go 
> between the mount and the body bracket tangs.
> 
> Question 2 - Which rubber washer goes where?  Thick one front or 
> rear?
Thick one in the rear.

> Thin one opposite side, right?
Front side.
 
> Thanks much, guys (and gals)!
> 
> Jay Bichanich
> 86.5 Scirocco 16V red (original owner)
>

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