[AdamG]

Hi guys,

Might be a dumb question but I've heard about the dogbone bush upgrade? Just wondered exactly what it is, what it costs, the benefits, what parts are needed and how difficult it is to do?

Having some work done to the car next week and wondered whether it was a relatively quick and cheap mod that was worth getting done while it's with the mechanic?

Many thanks in advance.

 

[L0z]

I can only assume it's the same as when I had it done in my old Clio 182.

The dogbone bush helps tighten gear change. Mine used to be really slack before upgrading to a Powerflex bush. I did notice a bit more vibration through the gear stick but nothing major!

 

[YELLOW_TT]

The dog bone is a metal and rubber mount that fixes the back of the engine the the car bulkhead you can change the rubber section for a stiffer one costs about £20 for the parts and is an easy DIY job well worth doing

 

[Hoggy]

Hi,Its between engine/gearbox & chassis, prevents excessive engine movement during power gear changes.

Hoggy.

 

[AdamG]

Cheers.

Which is the best to get - powerflex, superpro etc?

Also do I need to get new stretch bolts? Not sure what part numbers they are though - anyone know??

Cheers.

 

[L0z]

Cheers.

Which is the best to get - powerflex, superpro etc?

Also do I need to get new stretch bolts? Not sure what part numbers they are though - anyone know??

Cheers.

When uprating/replacing bushes, I've only ever used Powerflex. Never had any issues with them at all.

 

[Saffy]

I went for powerflex, great mod makes a huge difference to drive

 

[YELLOW_TT]

Hi,Its between engine/gearbox & chassis, prevents excessive engine movement during power gear changes.

Hoggy.

The one in the pic is a VF engineering mount Thayer are stiffer than the uprated bushes but much better IMOP I think they were £140 + Vat a few years ago when I bought mine

 

[L0z]

Stupid question maybe, but does an Auto have one of these?

 

[YELLOW_TT]

Stupid question maybe, but does an Auto have one of these?

Yes it has

 

[L0z]

Stupid question maybe, but does an Auto have one of these?

Yes it has

Would you feel the difference? I'm sorry of I'm being thick here...

 

[AdamG]

Stupid question maybe, but does an Auto have one of these?

Yes it has

Would you feel the difference? I'm sorry of I'm being thick here...

I think it's less noticeable with an auto....

 

[charliett79]

If you get the Powerflex petrol (yellow) bush you could end up with excessive cabin vibration as they are a lot stiffer. I use the Powerflex TDi (red) bush, around £18, which isn't as harsh and you still get the same benefits. There are a few of us on here use the TDi mount and I haven't heard anyone complain about the quality, vibrations etc.

Yes you need to replace the 4 bolts, they only work out around £5 at TPS.

It's an easy DIY job, a vice would make it even easier when pressing the bush in and tightening it up.

 

[YELLOW_TT]

If you get the Powerflex petrol (yellow) bush you could end up with excessive cabin vibration as they are a lot stiffer. I use the Powerflex TDi (red) bush, around £18, which isn't as harsh and you still get the same benefits. There are a few of us on here use the TDi mount and I haven't heard anyone complain about the quality, vibrations etc.

Yes you need to replace the 4 bolts, they only work out around £5 at TPS.

It's an easy DIY job, a vice would make it even easier when pressing the bush in and tightening it up.

I have the VR dog bone mount much stiffer than the yellow powerflex bush on both TTs and the yellow bush on the Golf no problem with vibration on any of them once they have covered a few miles

 

[AdamG]

If you get the Powerflex petrol (yellow) bush you could end up with excessive cabin vibration as they are a lot stiffer. I use the Powerflex TDi (red) bush, around £18, which isn't as harsh and you still get the same benefits. There are a few of us on here use the TDi mount and I haven't heard anyone complain about the quality, vibrations etc.

Yes you need to replace the 4 bolts, they only work out around £5 at TPS.

It's an easy DIY job, a vice would make it even easier when pressing the bush in and tightening it up.

What bolts are these called - I'll need to get some replacement ones from the stealers and am pretty sure I'll be incapable of describing what it is I'm after to the parts dep....

 

[AdamG]

Sorry for the bump but anyone able to help....?? Want to get to the stealers tomorrow. Cheers guys.