Installing poly dogbone insert

[rowdyzombie]

I’m planning to instal a Powerflex 70 insert upper/lower (non-hybrid) on my 18 1.8T auto. I am planning to use car ramps but afraid the engine will shift when I take off the bolt (this happened on my 10 GTI when installing a new mount ?) Anyone have this issue?

Also what torque when reinstalling the bolt? thanks

 

[farcyde11gti]

Mine shifted. I ended up taking the next two bolts ahead of the dog-bone out and working it back up into place. It made the job twice as long but still only took about 45 minutes.

Had I put the bolt right back in quickly, it would never have happened. I waited and that's what allowed it to happen. Have your insert ready or plan on taking the other bolts out and prying against the subframe to move the trans forward a little with a bar. The car must be safely supported during this.

 

[rowdyzombie]

Yah ok that’s what I figured. I think the car has to be level while up in the air, so I’d have to get creative or just struggle with it after it shifts like on my old car. Do you remember how much torque on main bolt ? Thanks

 

[ReadTheBook]

Yah ok that’s what I figured. I think the car has to be level while up in the air, so I’d have to get creative or just struggle with it after it shifts like on my old car. Do you remember how much torque on main bolt ? Thanks

130 Nm/96 Ft-lbs

 

[rowdyzombie]

130 Nm/96 Ft-lbs
Perfect thanks

 

[anotherwhitemk7]

The torque specs also require an additional 90 degrees on all three bolts associated with the dogbone mount.

 

[rowdyzombie]

Ok in typical VW fashion, 98 ft/lbs plus 90 degree turn. Thanks

 

[Hotfart]

The torque specs also require an additional 90 degrees on all three bolts associated with the dogbone mount.

IIRC, the +90 degrees is only with brand new stretch bolts. If you're reusing the old bolt, or by chance are using non-stretch bolts, then only torque to spec and do not turn the additional 90 degrees.

 

[Cemetery]

If it does rock it's pretty easy to push/pry into place. It shouldn't rock more than an inch or so. Make sure the car is in neutral.

 

[rowdyzombie]

I sure hope if the engine shifts it’s easier than on my 10 GTI. The only thing that worked for me a couple years ago was summoning my He-man powers and with one arm, one leg, and some serious pushing while trying to put in the bolt with my other hand - all while on my back. It was exhausting.

 

[anotherwhitemk7]

IIRC, the +90 degrees is only with brand new stretch bolts. If you're reusing the old bolt, or by chance are using non-stretch bolts, then only torque to spec and do not turn the additional 90 degrees.

Yes, that sounds right. Good old torque to yield bolts ha.

 

[mk7_bk]

mine didnt on ramps, or at least the bolt went back in all nice and what-not. i think i would know by now if it wasn't lol