[RS3Dell]

Those gearbox mounts don’t seem to last very long as I said previously. More like a serviceable item. Glad you found a temp/permanent fix for it though.

 

Jay.

 

If we fitted the powerflex insert before the mount got too worn i'm sure it would extend the service life of it.

 

Dell.

[Arkious]

Jay.

If we fitted the powerflex insert before the mount got too worn i'm sure it would extend the service life of it.

Dell.

Juding by how worn mine was, I don’t think it’s gonna matter how worn it is to begin with. Been out again today and there’s even less vibration, guess it’s had time to heat cycle and bed in.

Still amazed it’s taken since you helped me out with those brake pads all that time ago Dell. Feel like I’ve fallen in love with the car all over again, that’s how bad the knocking was!

Edited by Arkious, 12 October 2018 - 03:47 PM.

[RS3Dell]

Juding by how worn mine was, I don’t think it’s gonna matter how worn it is to begin with. Been out again today and there’s even less vibration, guess it’s had time to head cycle and bed in.

Still amazed it’s taken since you helped me out with those brake pads all that time ago Dell. Feel like I’ve fallen in love with the car all over again, that’s how bad the knocking was!

 

 

Glad things are coming to a happy ending mate.

 

Dell.

[RS3Dell]

Hi chaps.

 

I've fitted the Powerflex gearbox insert this weekend just gone mount looked ok & in good condition once removed.

 

Now on idle i have a very deep 5 cylinder bass vibration through the car floor pan/drivers seat.

 

No vibration once moving & no slop on pull away unlike before fitting insert.

 

Good find by you all.

 

Dell.

[Arkious]

Good to know it’s working for you too Dell! Spoke with Ollie and he has fitted his with the same results. The lack of slop when shifting was an added bonus.

However I must ask, have you noticed the vibration die down after a few heat cycles? It’s still more than OEM but way less than when first installed.

Car is an absolute dream now 😍

[RS3Dell]

Good to know it’s working for you too Dell! Spoke with Ollie and he has fitted his with the same results. The lack of slop when shifting was an added bonus.

However I must ask, have you noticed the vibration die down after a few heat cycles? It’s still more than OEM but way less than when first installed.

Car is an absolute dream now

 

I did have a tingling vibration through the foot rest for the 1st 5/10 miles,but now only have the deep bass vibration through the floor pad & seat on idle.

 

Dell.

[OllieC]

Good to know it’s working for you too Dell! Spoke with Ollie and he has fitted his with the same results. The lack of slop when shifting was an added bonus.

However I must ask, have you noticed the vibration die down after a few heat cycles? It’s still more than OEM but way less than when first installed.

Car is an absolute dream now

Beat me to it!

By way off update for anyone considering the inserts in the future. I installed mine this weekend.

Great so far, creaking / knocking has gone, along with the excess slop.

As far as the increased vibration at idle, this was prominent on the first start up after install but as Arkious says, this has reduced since (either that or I have got used to it). In any case I actually like it, reminds you of what a brilliant engine you have ticking over under the bonnet.

Ollie


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[JayRS3]

See I wanted one of these but I think that vibration would get on my nerves. I’ll have to sit in Dell’s again once he’s put some mileage on it to see if it’s settled.

So will be following this thread but happy to hear your cars are all running fine.

[RS3Dell]

See I wanted one of these but I think that vibration would get on my nerves. I’ll have to sit in Dell’s again once he’s put some mileage on it to see if it’s settled.

So will be following this thread but happy to hear your cars are all running fine.

 

The vibration is probably less if the mount is already badly worn 

 

On a good mount the vibration would more likely to be more intrusive.

 

Dell.

[Arkious]

The vibration is probably less if the mount is already badly worn

On a good mount the vibration would more likely to be more intrusive.

Dell.

Never really thought about the worn rubber making a difference to the end result but that makes sense.

I mean I can feel the 5-pot more through the Seat and steeringwheel but not an uncomfortable amount by any means.

Jay - I think you will like it, knowing how beefed up the motor is anyways, it gives it that bit more of a rawness feel.

Ollie/dell - are either of you using a dogbone mount insert? I used to have a 034 one installed but Audi kindly ‘lost’ it, and wasn’t sure whether or not to get a replacement. I’m currently at the point where I think, don’t fix what isn’t broken haha

[RS3Dell]

Never really thought about the worn rubber making a difference to the end result but that makes sense.
I mean I can feel the 5-pot more through the Seat and steeringwheel but not an uncomfortable amount by any means.
Jay - I think you will like it, knowing how beefed up the motor is anyways, it gives it that bit more of a rawness feel.
Ollie/dell - are either of you using a dogbone mount insert? I used to have a 034 one installed but Audi kindly ‘lost’ it, and wasn’t sure whether or not to get a replacement. I’m currently at the point where I think, don’t fix what isn’t broken haha

I am using a 034 dog bone insert,why don't you replace the one Audi so kindly lost with a powerflex one mate ? 😁

Dell.

[OllieC]

Never really thought about the worn rubber making a difference to the end result but that makes sense.

I mean I can feel the 5-pot more through the Seat and steeringwheel but not an uncomfortable amount by any means.

Jay - I think you will like it, knowing how beefed up the motor is anyways, it gives it that bit more of a rawness feel.

Ollie/dell - are either of you using a dogbone mount insert? I used to have a 034 one installed but Audi kindly ‘lost’ it, and wasn’t sure whether or not to get a replacement. I’m currently at the point where I think, don’t fix what isn’t broken haha

OEM on mine.

Ollie


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[Arkious]

I noticed more NVH when I installed the 034 insert, I wonder if that’s part of the reason your feeling more vibes than us too. I was very tempted on purchasing another 034 with it being the stiffer of the two options (and having had one previously).

If your feeling up to it... you could try removing it to see what difference it makes? If you find the vibrations die down al purchase a Powerflex one and see what that feels like. It would be nice to find a best case setup 😋

[RS3Dell]

I noticed more NVH when I installed the 034 insert, I wonder if that’s part of the reason your feeling more vibes than us too. I was very tempted on purchasing another 034 with it being the stiffer of the two options (and having had one previously).
If your feeling up to it... you could try removing it to see what difference it makes? If you find the vibrations die down al purchase a Powerflex one and see what that feels like. It would be nice to find a best case setup 😋

You may have a valid point there 🤔 i may look into that this weekend mate.

Dell.

[OllieC]

Powerflex dogbane insert fitted.

Bit of a bi**h to get the insert in, but worth it. Haven’t been out for a proper drive yet, but done some city driving and gear changes feel great. Minimum vibrations.

Ollie


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[Arkious]

Cheers for the heads up olly, is fitment like others where it just pushes into the void from the bottom of the car? I love the way the car feels since doing the gearbox mount so very keen to know more about the dogbane mount!

[OllieC]

Cheers for the heads up olly, is fitment like others where it just pushes into the void from the bottom of the car? I love the way the car feels since doing the gearbox mount so very keen to know more about the dogbane mount!

Yeah just as with other inserts, remove bolt and pushes into void from below. But it’s a bloody tight fit. I used the whole packed of ptfe grease and the remainder of the one from the upper mount (you know the little packets they give). You may want to get some additional ptfe grease. I just covered the insert, but Dell pointed out it maybe a idea to try and get some on the existing bush.
I found that it wasn’t possible to push it in by hand and carefully used a jack to assist. Then used the old bolt and the massive washer to wind it in the last bit. I left it like this under tension for a while when I popped out. When I came back I replaced the old bolt with the new then torqued up.

All seems good and feels great. Planning early Sunday morning drive around cheddar gorge this weekend so will let you know after.

Ollie


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[scooterperu]

gearbox mount (8P0199555A), drop links?

​Gearbox mount from Seat Leon works! 1K019955Q = les expensive

 

can you confirm this fits 100%?

[looch]

Does anyone have a link to source the replacement bolts ?

[0120raptor]

Does anyone have a link to source the replacement bolts ?

Audi only.