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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 07:03 AM |
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Fitting Gearbox Banana Mounts
Hi guys
Somebody please set my mind at ease.
Whilst the engine is out of the car I decided to replace the banana mounts on the gearbox as they looked in pretty bad shape. I bought some heavy duty
kombi mounts from VVDS and installed them.
Apart from having some drama removing the support bracket the installation went fine. I have a few questions:
1. Does it matter which way the mounts are installed? The 2 "bumps" facing back or should they be facing the other way?
2. The curved steel backing plate of the mounts do not still 100% flush with the support bracket...is this ok?
3. I had quite a time tightening the large support bracket bolts back up and was worried that due to my "hulK" like strength that they would
break....any need for me to worry?
4. Also, should there be split washers under the nuts on the banana mounts as there are only flat washers under all nuts?
I have posted a picture so that you can see what I mean.
Thanks guys
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Greg
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 07:09 AM |
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all of the above is good dosent matter which way the bumps are
only flat washers
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 08:47 AM |
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Thanks mate
The paranoia was starting to set in 
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Greg
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 09:13 AM |
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posted by vw54only flat washers
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Shouldn't they be wave washers?
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 11:02 AM |
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wave flat same thing
but yes yr right they should have slight wave for locking purposes
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 11:15 AM |
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Do we need to get padantic here????
For the hell of the factory fitment, the holes in the support bracket are slotted and originally had 2x flat washers (not wavey lock washers) with a
spring washer for security. The bolts into the bell housing have wave washers only.
And I don't think you'll break the big bolts, should be nice and tight.
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 11:32 AM |
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hmmm, so perhaps I need to double check to see if I I have 4 flat washers for attachment of the mount to the support bracket and 4 wavey washers for
attachment of the mount to the bell housing...
I assume that I can get some wavey washers from Repco or Auto 1 stores???
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 11:40 AM |
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The thin wavey washers are German only I believe. Vintage will have them by the hundred (I do), Wurth are the suppliers and you may find a local
workshop that use thier gear, but really not worth loosing any sleep over it. I was just setting the record straight for future reference. The best
part using wavey's inside the trans is thier low profile and locking without gauging into the alloy like a spring washer. Happy to post you some if
you really want.
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 11:42 AM |
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Hi Matt
Thanks for the offer.
I'll check to see if in my haste I inadvertently used the wrong washers in the wrong spots....
I'll let you know.
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 12:40 PM |
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Hi Matt
I just checked the washers and they seem to be on the "thinish" side of things so they may be wavey washers that have flattened out?
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 08:15 PM |
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All 8 washers should be wave washers. (VW call them spring washers)
Part# N 012 241 10 Washer B8x15x0.8
These should be available from VVDS or VW/Audi dealers.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.
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| posted on February 23rd, 2013 at 10:48 PM |
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gearbox mountings
I always use flat washers and nyloc nuts...
all new...
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| posted on February 24th, 2013 at 03:43 PM |
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Nylocs sound good
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| posted on February 24th, 2013 at 06:13 PM |
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What you've done should be fine. If you are worried, put a bit of Locktite on the threads but I've never seen them come loose.
I read it on samba, so it must be correct.
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| posted on February 24th, 2013 at 06:48 PM |
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Thanks guys
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