[Vwdiesel] A1 engine mount

[Bob Soukup]

OK, I'm sure this subject has been covered at length previously but I 
admit to being too lazy to search the archives for an answer, so here's 
what I want to know:

I'm looking into replacing the engine mounts in my '81 VW caddy.  They 
have never been replaced.  I figure after this many years they are 
probably about to the end of their useful life.  I'm also hoping that 
replacing the mounts might reduce some of the engine noise (or maybe I'm 
just dreaming).  The front, rear, and driver side (transmission) mounts 
look to be pretty straight forward to replace but the passenger side 
mount looks like a real challenge.  I don't see a simple way to get at 
the socket head screws that hold it to the engine. 

Could someone guide me through this? 

Are there any "gotcha's" that I should be aware of before I tackle this 
project? 

How about special tools? 

Should I get replacement mounts from a VW dealer or some other source?


Bob Soukup
'81 RabbitTruck D.