paranoid of the dreaded cross-member

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

NO! The 91 GTI frame looks nothing like a Scirocco frame in this area.
The front cross member that people are having trouble with is an
integral part of the frame on a Scirocco. It isn't a bolt on sub-frame.
Dan


> Jeff Toomasson wrote:
> 
> I'm assuming the "cross-member" is part #2 in this pic (see 88Jetta
> post 4:51am):
> 
> http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=158873
> 
> Could failure of this mimic a failed rear motor mount (downpipe
> banging during low-gear hard acceleration)? I've had this problem
> since I bought the car and told it was just the mount...Can they be
> replaced? I remember some listers have tried repair through welding
> but with limited success. Now I'm beginning to wonder if I should buy
> an intact one (if possible) for when I do my swap (just in case)...Any
> thoughts?
> 
> TIA, JT