034 snub mount troubles

[b5a4lover]

im havin troubles with my snub mount. i installed it, and then drove the car and there was quite a bit of vibration, then a LOT of vibration, like i didn't want to drive the car above 20mph. i got back under the car and saw the mount was cocked sideways. guess it didn't seat properly. so i started examining the mount and the spindle and it looks like there is a thinner section on the spindle that i guess seats into this lip in the 034 mount, but i cant get the mount all the way onto the spindle and trust me i've tried everything. so i broke out the dremel and started grinding away at the lip inside the mount, applied some synthetic grease and it still wont go on. i've tried the trick where your supposed to tighten the bumper supports with the mount and spindle lined up but even with the supports fully tightened it still doesn't go all the way in. i didn't want to grind the entire lip off cause i thought that would cause the mount to not seat right either but im about to just do that unless ya'll have any better solutions.

here's some pics of the mount with the bumper supports fully tightened. sry for crappy quality, cellphone pics. oh and its an AEB engine btw

[sixfiveoh]

From what I was told, it's normal that it vibrates. Mine did really badly, but after a week or so, I guess it broke in and is normal now. As for sitting cocked, idk what to say about that.

[onemoremile]

Wood block and a rubber mallet? Maybe toss the mount in a 200 degree over for a few minutes to soften it up first.

[b5a4lover]

yeah i expected the vibration at idle, but when i stepped on it there was a violent shaking so i turned around, parked, and saw the mount cocked sideways

[b5a4lover]

Wood block and a rubber mallet? Maybe toss the mount in a 200 degree over for a few minutes to soften it up first.

there's no room to get at it with a mallet, tried that. but that oven idea is interesting

and the mount IS supposed to go over that thinner section right?

[317ssayzarc]

im not sure to be honest...

but as far as it sitting in there all the way, i would think itll seat itself underload?

[Militant-Grunt]

I used a torch to melt the inside a little bit and then hammered it in. I had no vibrations, running sweet, what a big difference over that stock pos mount.

[sixfiveoh]

I honestly couldn't tell a difference over stock

[b5a4lover]

^thats weird, everyone else who has it says it makes a big difference.

[audispeed]

i had to put mine in a press with some lubricant to get it on. not to mention that 034 sent me the wrong bracket the first time (which you dont notice until dissasembled) and i had to take a hack saw to the second one to get it to fit. yeah ... not a big fan of this mod and the 6 hours of my life it ate up. lol, anyone want that first bracket? brand new.

[317ssayzarc]

which bracket did you recieve? the AEB one im guessing?

[b5a4lover]

im not sure to be honest...

but as far as it sitting in there all the way, i would think itll seat itself underload?

maybe, i dunno, i also just replaced all the motor mount and tranny mounts and saw that the bracket connecting my tranny mount was cracked in 3 spots so that could have also been the culprit of the violent shaking. i replaced that bracket this morning and thats when i noticed the snub mount cocked sideways as well. guess i'll just take it off the jackstands and go for a drive and see whats up then report back

[b5a4lover]

which bracket did you recieve? the AEB one im guessing?

nah im just using the stock bracket

[b5a4lover]

i had to put mine in a press with some lubricant to get it on. not to mention that 034 sent me the wrong bracket the first time (which you dont notice until dissasembled) and i had to take a hack saw to the second one to get it to fit. yeah ... not a big fan of this mod and the 6 hours of my life it ate up. lol, anyone want that first bracket? brand new.

is it an AEB bracket? if so i'll take it

[audispeed]

http://www.034motorsport.com/product...roducts_id=558

yes, the AEB one. turns out 034 doesnt make a snub mount bracket for the 2.8 even though they say they do ... at least 99.5 2.8.

I will sell the AEB one for 60 shipped.

[317ssayzarc]

http://www.034motorsport.com/product...roducts_id=558

yes, the AEB one. turns out 034 doesnt make a snub mount bracket for the 2.8 even though they say they do ... at least 99.5 2.8.

I will sell the AEB one for 60 shipped.

no they dont list one for a b5 2.8 anywhere... i figured you got the AEB bracket based on your year...

[b5a4lover]

oh i just wanted the bracket, i already got the mount

[317ssayzarc]

nah im just using the stock bracket

i was addressing audispeed, sorry for the confusion

[audispeed]

no they dont list one for a b5 2.8 anywhere... i figured you got the AEB bracket based on your year...

when we spoke on the phone they said they had one, twice. oh well. at least others now know.

[317ssayzarc]

when we spoke on the phone they said they had one, twice. oh well. at least others now know.

sorry to hear that... who did you talk to? nate?

[audispeed]

don't remember in all honesty. they were great on everything else ... no complaints. but the snub bracket just turned out to be an absolute b!tch. one of the easiest things turned out to be the most difficult thing yet on my car ... including the blower.

[Wizard-of-OD]

If you have a V6 then use the S4 bracket.You NEED the bracket that comes with the snub mount.

[b5a4lover]

wait do i NEED the bracket too? cause i just drove my car again, the vibration at idle has gotten better but the car jerks almost as soon as i start driving now

[Wizard-of-OD]

See the bracket secures the snub mount.Its almost a snug fit so there is pretty much 0 slop.Usually people that but just the snub mount are the inline-5 guys that make there own cross bar for the intercooler.

[SirDaft1]

toss the snub in the microwave for 30-60 seconds to warm it up and hit it on with a mallet. works like a charm.

be prepared to feel a large difference in the entire car. much more of a responsive feel. at times i wish i had my stock one back in because you can feel the diff quite noticably.

[b5a4lover]

See the bracket secures the snub mount.Its almost a snug fit so there is pretty much 0 slop.Usually people that but just the snub mount are the inline-5 guys that make there own cross bar for the intercooler.

is there any way i could buy just the bracket?

[Wizard-of-OD]

Sure,
just send me a pm.Take a picture of your snub mount bracket for good measure
Thanks

[b5a4lover]

i just reinstalled my stock snub, it was cracked down one side but it still worked before. but now i still have the same problem. when im at 5-10mph its fine but as soon as i start accelerating it starts shaking bad. i hope its not something serious

Issam- pm sent

[Bic-Ball]

to get mine into the bracket i took a knife to the very edge and took a very little off the corner of the mount. i put the mount in position like you did, put the front end back on and then got on all fours, crab soccer style. Then i double kicked the thing into place. two legs at a time, three or four hits, it went in :D

without the bracket there is a whole lot of space for the engine to bounce around, in all directions.

[Poopie]

I had an awesome time putting mine on.....

I think i just used pure muscle and adrenaline.

[Wizard-of-OD]

I had an awesome time putting mine on.....

I think i just used pure muscle and adrenaline.

Meh....some axle grease and a good beer and that thing pops right in.

[Poopie]

if it makes any difference mine was an APR one. The problem was I couldn't get good footing on my concrete floor. Its kinda tough laying on your back.

[quattrosedan]

I took a drill and started cutting out the inside of mine little by little. After a couple minutes, I was able to hammer it on.....I also put it on without removing the front end.....dont recommend it. lol.

[Blake260]

you could take your rad support all the way off, then hit it with a 3lb sledge hammer and a block of wood with a ton of grease inside of it. thats how I got my APR one on.

[Mike@PureMS]

Just switch snub mounts to one designed for the Audi's like our Stern mount.
034 is using an old Prothane mount designed for the MkI VW Rabbits. They make a shroud around it because those mounts are actually smaller in diameter than they should be and don't fit very well. However, based on your photograph, the mount isn't pushed on all the way.

Our Stern mount is larger in diameter than the stock mount and actually designed for the Audi B5's. No shrouds or housings to worry about because they fit!

Here's a photo of their mount to show it's a MkI Rabbit mount.

[sixfiveoh]

I think he was showing their mount.

I have the PureMS mount