Re[2]: Motor Mounts -Reply

["Mike Hopton" <mike@genesis-microchip.on.ca>]

     Mike, there seems to be a lot of confusion about these mounts. The 
     hydro mounts as they are called were used as of
     1987. Are these a direct fit? The dealer lists 443 199 381J as the 
     correct replacement and it calls for a whole bunch of various little 
     parts, I assume a heat shield. This is a bonded rubber mounting. 
     Carlsen says the 382 is the hydro mount. Is this what I want? Do I 
     need all the little pieces from the 381J kit to retro fit this new 
     style bushing?
     
     Thanks,
     
     Andrew.
     
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     Andrew,
     Yes it's confusing and I can only tell you what I know (usual 
     disclaimers:) 
     
     When I had the mechanic install one in the '83 he installed a 
     hydraulic mount the same as the (original). I'm certain the originals 
     (assuming they hadn't been changed by a previous owner) were hydraulic 
     mounts.
     
     When I did the one in the '85 I went to Audi and they said the 
     hydraulic one was discontinued and proceeded to sell me the 
     "replacement" parts. These are solid rubber/metal mounts, very much 
     like bigger tranny/rear diff mounts. I still have them plus a bunch of 
     parts (bolts spacers etc?) that were required. Because I was uncertain 
     on how good the "new" mounts were I actually fitted the hydraulic one 
     from the '83.
     
     I will do a bit of digging tonight and look at my euro ur-q fiche.
     I'd also be very interested in hearing from anyone on the list who has 
     recently changed their ur-q engine mounts in particular what part 
     numbers were used?
     
     Regards, Mike
     
     p.s. Anyone in Canada who is performing DeWitt's 5kt rad fan fuse 
     modification should note that the part number for the bracket 443 971 
     845 AM doesn't exist in Canada. A new part number is being created asI 
     write  and I'll post this part number to the list in two weeks. I'm 
     off to see if there are any quattros in Tobago.