dogbone fitting

[ajs_vrs]

I've bought a mount with bush already fitted, how easy is it to fit I know it's along the lines of remove 4 bolts, but do I need to raise anything like that or basically just remove the bolts simple as that ?

Going two jack the front up.

Cheers

[faboka vrs]

Simple remove and replace.

[Breezy_Pete]

Only 3 bolts; see 23 to 25 on this page. 

 

Not sure how important the instruction "Position the screws in the elongated holes of the pendulum support in such a way that there is maximum distance between the gearbox and the assembly carrier" is, our car didn't some like that from the factory, but is now.

[ajs_vrs]

Thanks the actual mount looks a little different in that instruction, here's a pic of what I have

m.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/fabia-vrs-dogbone-super-pro-bush/1044084720

[Dann2707]

Just jack the car up and put on axle stands as normal mate. 

 

4 x 16mm nuts I think mine were and you're away.

 

Don't bother supporting the engine, it's secure and won't fall or anything. Dogbone is just for rotational movement.

 

I'd recommend putting some thin plastic between the mount when you slide it in though, and use lots of grease just to help it in.

[ajs_vrs]

Cool, cheers mate.

[ajs_vrs]

Which way is the front symbol or Grove on the bush itself supposed to point to?

If you look at the link above, is it supposed to look like that?

Cheers

[Dann2707]

Yeah, as per that link. That's perfect.

[ajs_vrs]

So mine isn't pointing to the front like in the pic, the fella I bought it off said awesome GTI fitted it like that.

Does it matter?

Cheers

[AshVrs]

Well I've fitted a powerflex one today in exactly the orientation that is shown in the gumtree link. I just removed the two 17mm Bolts to remove the dogbone. I left the plate in place.

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[ajs_vrs]

Any idea ideal how I can rotate the bush?

Cheers

[Kyle_vrs]

Are these really a worthwhile mod??

[ajs_vrs]

Loads of threads mate and I can't comment Yet, depending on the shore rating gear changing and acceleration will improve well move the feel of it as it reduces engine movement however as a downside you will get increased cabin Vibrations and some folk can't stand it.

[Kyle_vrs]

I was thinking of using stickaflex to fill the holes, shouldn't be too harsh then hopefully

[AshVrs]

To rotate the bush just remove the metal sleeve from the middle and you should be able to turn it with a fair amount of effort.

The powerflex (red) bushes

are softer than the superpro bushes and vibration wise I really can't say there is a significant increase at all, especially after letting it settle down after a good drive. The standard bush really is crap though. I think the car feels a lot more positive when acceleration and turning and driving on bumpy roads. It's a real easy mod to do and well worth £30 imo.

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[ajs_vrs]

Cool, how is it to remove the metal bit in the middle, just whack it out?

[AshVrs]

You should be able to push it out with you thumb if it is anything like the powerflex one mate. I held the dogbone between my legs and used my thumbs to push/rotate the bush in the mount. By removing the metal sleeve out of the middle it relives some of the tension. Just bear in mind your bush will be harder than the one I've installed. If it won't turn use a blunt screwdriver or something to force some copper slip between the bush and the mount for lubrication.

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[flanders010]

hopefully fitting mine tomorrow so this thread has saved me searching

[AshVrs]

ARB bushes for me tomorrow although if I'm honest I don't think there is anything wrong with standard ones now. Replacing the dogbone bush has eliminated my knock.

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[ajs_vrs]

Cool cheers

[eric87]

I have the red powerflex too, made a nice difference to drive and gear changing. Initially there is minor noticeable vibration on idle but it's worn in a bit or I'm just use to it now

[flanders010]

Just finished mine. i took the whole thing off, took old bush out, put new bush in then split the mount and the thing that attaches to the gearbox as i struggled to get the bolt through the mount as there was less wiggle room (hehe) 

[faboka vrs]

I must be a wimp lol. I got fed up after a few months and sold it and got a new one from skoda

[flanders010]

i haven't driven mine yet......

[AshVrs]

I must be a wimp lol. I got fed up after a few months and sold it and got a new one from skoda

Am I right in thinking there are several revisions of this particular

bush (in standard form) as event skoda acknowledged their original design was crap? Lol

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