VW/Audi Engine Mount DIY (MK7 GTI, Golf R, A3, S3)

[@rbjoseph25]

At 1:01, mind blown 😱😱😱 my thumbs would love that tool!

[@too-stoked-about-2-strokes]

Seems odd to me that ECS decided to not add the lateral bracing to the top of their mount (it's the first bolt they remove from the factory mount in the video at 2:08) Also, when you look at other manufacturers MK7 poly mounts, they have this lateral bracing provision present in their design. What's to keep the ECS mount from bending the frame under hard lateral loads? There has to be a good reason why the original mount was designed this way.

[@kipdynamite77]

Can you show us where you placed the jack on the oil pan? Definitely don't want to mess that part up!

[@chrisw9445]

im terrified to support an engine with a plastic pan...... that just has bad day written all over it to me.....

[@jo8737]

A Steel oil pan is a must have “upgrade” Got a Rein steel pan kit for under $70

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Jack around the lip of the composite pan, where the engine casting will be. All you'd be doing at this point is compressing a piece of composite between your jack block and the cast iron. Avoid pushing up on the hollow section of the pan. You're not jacking thousands of pounds, only a few hundred at most.

[@majklxxx]

@@exothermal.sprocket does this edge of pan hold thousands of pounds ? (45-100kg) ? uhh

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@majklxxx I'm not sure what you're trying to convey with your comment.

[@user-lp6ph4xl7r]

Is there only 1 engine mount? Or is there more

[@Max-lq9bi]

Hi. Do you have a picture or video of how to jack on the oil pan? Do I need to remove the undercarriage cover to jack up the engine?

[@HarpreetSingh-yo9ir]

they always miss the critical information whether intentionally or un-intentionally

[@Max-lq9bi]

@@HarpreetSingh-yo9ir yes I agree & is extremely irritating that I wanna give thumbs down & not like the vid & not subscribe

[@HarpreetSingh-yo9ir]

@Max-lq9bi man. This is the most critical step while doing the entire job. One wrong move and that will cost more than its worth. These people know as well that they missed it but dont bother to share the proper info.

[@Max-lq9bi]

@@HarpreetSingh-yo9ir I gave them thumbs down

[@drsanmyattun]

on the top of engine mount stud/ bolt , there is a lock nut , which tool I have to use to remove it,the nut is octagonal shape.

[@CR15PY1]

Same torque specs for a 2006 gti?

[@JimBean365]

I have 52k on my 15 S3 and my motor mounts need replacing. Thinking about the BFI mounts but I am considering the ESC ones as well. Is there a big difference in the 2?

[@fizz2754]

Did you ever figure anything more out about this?

[@JimBean365]

@@fizz2754 I went with the BFI engine and trans mounts. Very happy with them. Quality is very high. Also got some new BFI control arms. Control arms were a big improvement. Removed all the squeaky noises. Much more compliant over bumps.

[@techieyondan6543]

Are your torque specs specific to the new ECS parts, or are they the same as factory?

[@userdave85]

Would this work for 2017 VW GLI??? Need more GLI products!!!

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Only the MQB platform GLI, I presume.

[@SuperDigitalMe]

16 mm bolts 30 foot pound.... so how much NM is that?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

30 ft-lb is 40.67 Nm. But don't take my word for it. Find a conversion calculator online.

[@cifamotanii4587]

And what about a dog bone insert? Shouldn't it stop wheels hopping and transfer more torque on the road? Where's the difference between there two installations?

[@ecstuning]

A dogbone insert is a great inexpensive first mod for tightening up your drivetrain. We have a DIY video on the insert here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIG9n4yHjr19n8U

[@cifamotanii4587]

ECS Tuning I installed a Spulen dog bone insert 2months ago on my mk5 dsg gti but don't feel any difference any stiffness and the front wheels are still spinning on a hard start, launching mode. Is it a dsg fault coz have no idea why I don't get any vibrations on low revs like the others.

[@ecstuning]

Dogbone inserts help with wheel hop, but not necessarily wheel spin. What tires are you running? Front wheel drive is going to spin first gear from a launch, but there's ways to help add traction.

[@kolourblind3124]

Sebastian Bialek I’ve also heard vibrations are less evident in the dsg with just the dog bone insert vs the manual

[@cifamotanii4587]

ECS Tuning I have dedicated 18" Dunlop GT 6months old tires with good grip it won't be tires fault but more dsg I guess ever in a manual mode it has some revs restrictions.

[@theanswer69786]

kinda scary to install for me lol. what if i accidentally move the engine with the jack lmao

[@truckinbobb]

Have you done a catch can install for the MK7?

[@tomforde6558]

Kinda random but is it supposed to feel more vibration after install? Like does the poly need to break in?

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Directly from their website page: **Please note that, while our design far exceeds the competition, the inherent nature of driveline feedback is transmitted through the gearbox, resulting in added NVH through the chassis of the vehicle**

[@TheDevilsWisper]

Hi Jack from donut media.

[@NomadPoker1]

Do mods like this have any effect on warranty?

[@bm_wuratli6883]

yes ur warranty would be gone*

[@gregoryschwarz2730]

Will this fit a 2013 2.0T Gen3 Beetle?

[@ecstuning]

No, but we have many mount options that fit the Gen3 2.0T Beetle! Here's a link: goo.gl/esrnCp

[@bosnjak19]

I do same thing but holes doesn't line up. It's any way to fix that.

[@hamzak4730]

bosnjak19 how did you manage to sort it?

[@surfjujitsu2456]

Theres only 1 mount?

[@spinnetti]

ermmm... the pan is plastic right? isn't that a risk of breaking it?

[@ryanhoffmann9341]

Zach from Donut!!!

[@johnsoncrefo9804]

I feel like the original one that he removed is better built than the one he is putting in. Thank you however for showing us how to remove the original one, but I think the factory one is safer.

[@aaronthompson8451]

I got my engine mounts installed now my car is vibrating like crazy ?

[@Dragmk7]

Well that’s a no brainer…. You replaced soft poly mounts with harder ones what did you expect?

[@jacksonsutter8910]

Yo the donut media dude

[@denystang2371]

Jajaj watching in 2022 and thinking why its zach's not in Donut

[@airhogglider]

Plastic oil pan ftw...

[@RevolutionMods]

Still didn't explain engine mount alignment when installing, which will cause the engine to NOT be in the correct place.

[@SuperDigitalMe]

Engine didnt move a bit didnt you see

[@jamesglenn564]

30ftp & 90* Plus 44ftp & 90* wtf is that??? hahaha

[@Dragmk7]

The 30/44 is the lb ft you torque them too… then 90 degree turn to stretch them since they are torque to yield