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Title: Engine movement when getting off the pedal
Post by: Peskarik on July 02, 2009, 11:00:03 am
Manual Ed30 with Stage 2 (330hp)
Was driving highway, steady 75-85mph, 6th gear, 3000rpm, which means the gas pedal is depressed maybe half an inch.
When I release the gas pedal I have a noticeable jolt from the engine bay, I assume the engine is moving on its OEM mounts (though I have ECS torque arm insert). When I then depress the pedal again gently half an inch, I feel the engine move again.

Is that normal or do I have problems with my engine mounts?

I've been told that installing say full VF engine mount kit will put greater strain on transmission. Plus the increased noise and vibration in the cabin.
While the advantages of full VF/VWR kit are tauter ride, better control, cleaner gearshifts.

Quite unsure what is better, to have the kit or not to have it. I do not do any track days. Just an average driver who is not a racer on straights and in turns.

Or should only the rear engine mount (with poly bush) suffice (as someone recommended):
http://www.vf-accessories.com/acc_vw_mk5mounts2.php

Don't like that jolting, don't know if it is bad for the car.
Title: Re: Engine movement when getting off the pedal
Post by: tony_danza on July 02, 2009, 11:10:02 am
Just get the lower dogbone mount - no noise/vibration/movement  :happy2:
Title: Re: Engine movement when getting off the pedal
Post by: Hurdy on July 02, 2009, 11:13:20 am
Quote from: tony_danza on July 02, 2009, 11:10:02 am
Just get the lower dogbone mount - no noise/vibration/movement  :happy2:

He already has the ECS mount :wink:
Title: Re: Engine movement when getting off the pedal
Post by: bacillus on July 02, 2009, 11:23:39 am
I suspect that if you're getting a jolt as described in spite of your ECS insert then your engine or transmission mounts may be perishing/leaking.
Title: Re: Engine movement when getting off the pedal
Post by: tony_danza on July 02, 2009, 11:25:53 am
Quote from: Hurdy on July 02, 2009, 11:13:20 am
Quote from: tony_danza on July 02, 2009, 11:10:02 am
Just get the lower dogbone mount - no noise/vibration/movement  :happy2:

He already has the ECS mount :wink:

LOL - I meant a 'proper' mount, like the VF one.... not a glorified dildo  :wink:
Title: Re: Engine movement when getting off the pedal
Post by: RedRobin on July 02, 2009, 11:35:17 am
....

The 2.0T FSI is well known for a fair amount of engine movement but it's not a problem. As others have said, a good 'dogbone' mount is the most important of the three and will noticeably deliver the power more directly.

I've got a VWR (Volkswagen Racing) Fast Road dogbone and am about to have the other two mounts as Fast Road too. The Race mounts are solid.

Linky : - VWR Dogbone 'Fast Road' Engine Mount Review.... (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5082.0)

:happy2:
Title: Re: Engine movement when getting off the pedal
Post by: tony_danza on July 02, 2009, 11:45:17 am
That VWR one looks a cracker, although a completely different design to the VF.... I'm seriously thinking of combining the two  :happy2:
Title: Re: Engine movement when getting off the pedal
Post by: Peskarik on July 02, 2009, 11:49:11 am
Quote from: tony_danza on July 02, 2009, 11:10:02 am
Just get the lower dogbone mount - no noise/vibration/movement  :happy2:

already have ECS dog-bone insert!
Title: Re: Engine movement when getting off the pedal
Post by: Top Cat on July 02, 2009, 01:19:46 pm
Just dont get off the pedal. Problem solved.  :innocent:
Title: Re: Engine movement when getting off the pedal
Post by: RedRobin on July 02, 2009, 02:26:22 pm
Quote from: Top Cat on July 02, 2009, 01:19:46 pm

Just dont get off the pedal. Problem solved.  :innocent:


....Except that in some circumstances simply lifting off the throttle is better than using the brakes.