Should I get new top mounts for new coilovers?

[CluneZ]

I've just bought some coilovers to replace my old ones that have been on the car a good couple of years and could well have done anything between 20k and 30k.
Basically should I get new top mounts and what should I look for on my current top mounts to gauge whether they would need changing?

Car is an 05 Ibiza cupra 1.8t

Cheers for any help in advance

 

[JoeCav]

I would for sure mate, its cheap, easy and will eliminate any problems in that area of your whip when you change them over.

Are you selling your old ones?

 

[Martin_FR]

Yup I would change them. Will save you alot of time / labour as its sure they'll go at some point as its a common fault.
Maybe also do the drop links aswell, these 2 cause most knocking noises at the front.
I did all mine about 2 years ago when I fitted coilies, and sounds like ones away again. Hoping its the drop link

 

[vroomtshh]

Depends if you want to throw money away or not.

IMO, its best to get them coz its easier for fitting. But I've personally never seen a top mount fail. I've seen failed bearings, but even with them, a clean and regrease is more than enough.

 

[JoeCav]

Depends if you want to throw money away or not. QUOTE]

You mean throw money away on your old ones or on top mounts?

 

[vroomtshh]

Depends if you want to throw money away or not. QUOTE]

You mean throw money away on your old ones or on top mounts?

I mean throw money away on new ones

 

[Jordanwaterhous]

I got mine on in april and one of mine went in december. May aswell change them while you've got spring and damper out

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[fuzzy232]

Depends if you want to throw money away or not.

IMO, its best to get them coz its easier for fitting. But I've personally never seen a top mount fail. I've seen failed bearings, but even with them, a clean and regrease is more than enough.

That's what I did with mine. Changed bearings too

 

[Martin_FR]

You might actually save money in the long run, you'll save on labour costs / your own time as if they fail in your ownership its shocks and springs off again.
Same with replacing the DMF while gearbox is off to replace a clutch

 

[vroomtshh]

I got mine on in april and one of mine went in december. May aswell change them while you've got spring and damper out

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One of your top mounts went?

 

[Guinness]

depends if you want a belt and braces job or an average job. If your not fitting the coilovers, get them changed. Will cost you more if they need doing in the future. If its a DIY job then up to yourself, make a decision on removal?

 

[jenk]

My top mounts were a bit rough when I removed them, persihed and deformed, that was after 125k with super stiff H&R springs giving them a pounding. New bolts are a good idea too, all mine sheared.

 

[CluneZ]

Cheers for all your feedback guys I'll be fitting them myself with a friend Seems like best thi g to do is cjs he them whilst everything is off
Anyone know the best place to get them? Euro car parts a good shout?
I have the g60/vr6 clutch/flywheel combo on already mind

 

[vroomtshh]

Cheers for all your feedback guys I'll be fitting them myself with a friend Seems like best thi g to do is cjs he them whilst everything is off
Anyone know the best place to get them? Euro car parts a good shout?
I have the g60/vr6 clutch/flywheel combo on already mind

They're about £30 from the dealer

 

[CluneZ]

Each or for two?

 

[Jordanwaterhous]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=343885&highlight=top+mounts

 

[Martin_FR]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=343885&highlight=top+mounts

Yup, see Dave at Sere Motors for some

 

[CluneZ]

Haha if only I'd looked. A bearings worth buying aswell then lol

 

[jenk]

Eurocarparts do a set, both top mounts and bearings included. Decent price if you use one of their regular discounts. SKF aswell, the bearings used to make the earth rotate

 

[rod the sod]

I've just bought some coilovers to replace my old ones that have been on the car a good couple of years and could well have done anything between 20k and 30k.
Basically should I get new top mounts and what should I look for on my current top mounts to gauge whether they would need changing?

Car is an 05 Ibiza cupra 1.8t

Cheers for any help in advance

I was advised to do it all the same time, but i didnt. my car has now done 112k on the same OEM set of top mounts

I think its pot luck to b honest so i would advise to change them!