MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Technical Workshop => Topic started by: oak_grun on July 31, 2018, 08:50:05 pm
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Hi, I will be doing a overhaul of components on my Edition 30 shortly and would like some advice from people who have done something similar recently in terms of what I should replace whilst doing other bits and pieces etc...
So I will be replacing the following bits;
Engine mounts for Vibratechnics - full set including subframe mount
H&R Arbs
Anti Lift kit
H&R springs on standard shocks for now...unless I can get my hands on a set of Bilstein shocks in time...
Whilst the above is being fitted, is there anything else I should consider replacing at the same time?
Thanks in advance. :happy2:
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check there is no play in the rack. Could take off the downpipe and not knock out the pre cat whilst the subframe if off.
could fit a deadset kit or fit the ecs shims with Passat bolts.
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Probably goes without saying, replace all bolts with new
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New stretch bolts will be used on engine mounts :happy2:
Anything else?
I think I've read some where that when fitting anti lift kit, it's worth changing bottom arm bushes too?
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You'll be needing a full set of subframe bolts as well as the engine mount bolts. Everything that supports the drivetrain and chassis components uses stretch bolts.
I wouldn't bother with the front wishbone bushes personally, but the rear ones (ALK) is well worth doing.
Tyrolsport deadset is well worth doing.
Also a good time to check for split CV boots and other maintenance items.