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Old 30th January 2017, 12:15 PM
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I need two new engine mounts (Hydro-Mounts) as VCDS is telling me there is no signal.
I know people say you can leave them but I don't like things being broken, so I got to replace them.

Audi wants about £340 per mount and i'm not prepared to pay that.........well, I am if there's no alternative but I want to see if there's any alternatives.

So is there any alternative supplier for these mounts?
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Old 30th January 2017, 12:45 PM
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Have you asked our sponsors?
And are these the right sort: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-.../282328911611?
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Have you asked our sponsors?
And are these the right sort: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-New-.../282328911611?
They look like they are for a D4 4.2 looking at the code
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Old 30th January 2017, 06:52 PM
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Personally, I wouldnt waste the money on them.
I had one of them replaced for free under warranty one time my old D3 3.0TDI was in for a service. I did'nt notice any difference before of after.
Obviously it will throw a fault code but I can live with that.
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Old 30th January 2017, 08:00 PM
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You can avoid the fault-code by disconnecting the mounts and plugging in resistors sold by Audi themselves
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I have replaced these type of mounts ...........hydro oil , vaccum type, viscous type on various models ...jags , mercs ,volvos .....ive not been able to tell a blind bit of difference driving and to drop subframe or flap about lifting engine up i just dont think its worth the agro , but its your call .
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Old 30th January 2017, 12:46 PM
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The engine mounts are marked 'Avon', not sure if it's one of these...

http://www.avon-group.co.uk/industries/automotive/

http://www.avonauto.com/
http://www.avonauto.com/pdf/Source/V...ets%202007.ppt

Could be worth giving them both a call
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Old 30th January 2017, 12:57 PM
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Part Numbers for the 3.0TDI with ASB engine is 4E0199381FH and 4E0199381FJ.

HP, I don't fit 2nd hand buses, mounts or anything rubber related if I can help it.

Thanks Matty, I'll drop them a message.
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