My Coupe project

[jp_paul]

And out.


Threads are all good for a new plug.

Just been able to get mine out although I was lucky; just 5 attempts at heating it did the trick. And attempt 5 was going to be my last before rummaging for an old wheel nut and breaking out the welder!
Where’s best for new drain plugs? Is fleabay as good as anywhere?

[Monkeymagic]

I've got poly bushes throughout , powerflex black series. I'm also on KW coilovers, I don't find it too harsh at all, the car is very responsive and feels great. Would I want to use it everyday?, No but then I wouldnt want to use an S2 every day anyway.. tbh the front and rear subframe bushes on mine were terrible so the car feels instantly improved.

[Tractor Dave]

I've heard of folks adding the diff mount to a front subframe so as to fit to the rear, as far as I'm aware the bushings are the same?

Now that's very interesting. I'm M10 rear M12 front mind.

[Tractor Dave]

Super flex are good! Good control, no extra noise that I could tell, and I’m fussy.

I’d definitely go stock on the wishbones though, hate the polys there.

Yes. Agree. I have normal press in for wishbones. Meyle HD are the best I could find.

[John.]

Not sure. The part numbers are different but maybe the size is the same

I've heard of folks adding the diff mount to a front subframe so as to fit to the rear, as far as I'm aware the bushings are the same?

[newsh]

Super flex are good! Good control, no extra noise that I could tell, and I’m fussy.

I’d definitely go stock on the wishbones though, hate the polys there.

[Tractor Dave]

Not sure. The part numbers are different but maybe the size is the same
Perhaps it's just the firmness
Front Front 8A0199415b
Front Rear 8A0199419a
Rear Front 857199419c
Rear Rear 857199415b

Any experts

[John.]

I’ve gone with these for the rear subframe.


Not sure what I’m doing with the front yet. I found a set of oe lemforder front subframe bushes in my spares box. I might have a go at fitting them.

Lemforder over poly-pish any day! Fitting OE bushes isn't easy though, good luck but it'll be worth it. Front and rear are same no?

[Tractor Dave]

I had an idea.
Whilst I had the welder out I knocked up a support bar from some bits of scrap metal.


It’s a bit over engineered but does a nice job.
Now I can lower the car on the lift again.


And remove the ladder!

I’ve gone with these for the rear subframe.


Not sure what I’m doing with the front yet. I found a set of oe lemforder front subframe bushes in my spares box. I might have a go at fitting them.

The rear subframe is looking sorry for itself. There was a pile of mud trapped in the bottom of the rear diff bracket and a lot of rust underneath. I will need to see how it comes out after sand blasting but I might need a replacement. Sob sob.
Anyone have a good spare?


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[Tractor Dave]

Is it easy to refill or another pig of a job like the bleeding the clutch. What weight gl4 do you use 80W-90?

It's not too difficult. There are two drain plugs and they don't tend to seize like the diff. There is one fill plug just next to the nearside drive shaft output. Check you can get that open before you drain.
The oil is 75w/90 fully synthetic gl4 and has the vw 501 50 approval.
You must use a GL4 oil in the gearbox otherwise the sulphur attacks the brass synchros.
Rear diff you can use a GL5. I use EP90 Morris gear oil in the diff as I have a 25ltr drum of it here for the tractor

[B5NUT]

Is it easy to refill or another pig of a job like the bleeding the clutch. What weight gl4 do you use 80W-90?

[Tractor Dave]

What did you do about the gearbox oil?

I've drained it and have Castrol gl4 oil to go in. I used it in the Avant and it's good stuff.

[B5NUT]

What did you do about the gearbox oil?

[Tractor Dave]

Possibly not.

It must have been topped up at some point as it’s been leaking for a long time and there was more than a litre in it.

Anyway, gave it a good scrub.



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[B5NUT]

Do you think the oil has ever been changed. Are they one of the oils that is classed as "sealed for life" Life being about 7 years and 100K miles