Lowering Iron Block Xu

[dcc 855]

basically the lower mount is about 15mm too short for the engine as it is sat, after looking, it seems the exhaust is fouling the tunnel.

 

I either want to lower the engine or cut the bulk head to get a bit more clearance with the engine in its right position.

 

what have people done to get around this issue?

[petert 588]

what have people done to get around this issue?

 

Modify the Vibratechnics mount.

[dcc 855]

I decided to extend the lower mount by 15mm as well as remove the.engine bay seam, engine sits quite neatly just need to trim the bonnet down now

[Vili 18]

I decided to extend the lower mount by 15mm as well as remove the.engine bay seam, engine sits quite neatly just need to trim the bonnet down now

 

 

Did you weld the seam after shaving it? If you didn't, it will tear open as it tends to rip open even with the factory spot welds.

[joe1joe 3]

For my gti6 i have lowerd the engine by 15mm