what did you and your mk3 leon do today

[TripleBob]

@TripleBob Add:
- a new dogbone mount in there whilst you are at it
- New rubber spring isolators top & bottom
- New suspension arms maybe? They are about 30-50euro a piece

Also don't forget to align it afterwards

Dogbone mount is already ordered and on the list!
Which isolators do you mean?

@tracktoy I’d already ordered 4x of these for the subframe - WHT006844 which afaik are always required for the aluminium subframe? They’re on all the parts diagrams for them. Or are yours something different?

 

[tracktoy]

Don't honestly know but if you look at my previous picture it shows 4 large and 4 small but this is a Petrol engine not sure if that makes any difference.

here is what my frame looks like

 

[TripleBob]

Don't honestly know but if you look at my previous picture it shows 4 large and 4 small but this is a Petrol engine not sure if that makes any difference.

here is what my frame looks like
View attachment 50687

Damn you!
Now I’m looking at

SuperPro VAG MQB Standard Lower Control Arm Assembly Kit - TRC1070 | Progressive Parts

SuperPro repair/upgrade arms supplied with ball joints and SuperPro bushes pre-fitted. The SuperPro front lower control arm kit has been designed to be an

progressiveparts.com

 

[nd-photo.nl]

@TripleBob Don't listen too much @tracktoy he will bankrupt you with all those shiny parts

 

[TripleBob]

@TripleBob Don't listen too much @tracktoy he will bankrupt you with all those shiny parts

Leaning towards just getting new front arms from Leforder, not sure I need super fancy arms, and will probably only benefit from the newer bushes in the arms anyway

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Leaning towards just getting new front arms from Leforder, not sure I need super fancy arms, and will probably only benefit from the newer bushes in the arms anyway

I agree, new bushings will probably already be a big improvement over older stuff

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Dogbone mount is already ordered and on the list!
Which isolators do you mean?

These things. They sit between the spring & chassis/suspension arm

 

[TripleBob]

Don’t suppose you know a part number? I’ve already ordered these:
5Q0 412 249 F

Just ordered the upgraded mk8 golf control arms, which don’t alter camber etc and have a newer style solid rubber bushing rather than the older hollow one.
And the longer subframe bolts and collars needed for retrofitting the aluminium subframe

 

[tracktoy]

Well I do like to spend other peoples money so have you go the Audi Break Ducts they do help to keep disks cool.

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Those are recommended btw

 

[TripleBob]

Well I do like to spend other peoples money so have you go the Audi Break Ducts they do help to keep disks cool.

Yes they’re also in the pile!

 

[TripleBob]

Sigh…. @tracktoy you are a bad influence!!

 

[tracktoy]

@TripleBob Don't listen too much @tracktoy he will bankrupt you with all those shiny parts

As @nd-photo.nl told you I will make you spend money for the shiny parts so afraid you cant blame me this time.

However as you are doing the front and rear how about a pair of these (and you can blame me for these)

Racingline Adjustable Rear Camber Arms​

on a serious note though whilst you are in there have you thought about fitting braided brake lines (if you have not already done it

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Don’t suppose you know a part number? I’ve already ordered these:
5Q0 412 249 F

For my chassis they would be:

Isolator top: 5Q0512149A
Isolator bottom: 5Q0512297B / 5Q0512297D

And apparently I also need:
Spring clip: 5Q0525691C

Parts 5 + 4 + 3

Website firewall

 

[TripleBob]

For my chassis they would be:

Isolator top: 5Q0512149A
Isolator bottom: 5Q0512297B / 5Q0512297D

And apparently I also need:
Spring clip: 5Q0525691C

Parts 5 + 4 + 3

Website firewall

After going round in circles, I think the latest part numbers I need are parts 3, 5 and 16? As your part numbers either show up as replaced by or aren’t available anywhere

Volkswagen / Audi / Seat / Skoda Clip 5Q0525691D - LLLParts

Volkswagen / Audi / Seat / Skoda Clip 5Q0525691D

www.lllparts.co.uk

@tracktoy nope they’re beyond my price range! They’re more than the B8s, springs and super pro arms have cost combined!!!

 

[nd-photo.nl]

Ah, seems you have the beam setup instead of the multilink setup. I posted parts for the multilink setup

 

[TripleBob]

No I’ve definitely got multi link (184 tdi)

But following your part numbers, it shows they’ve been replaced?

Volkswagen / Audi / Seat / Skoda Embase 5Q0512149A - LLLParts

Volkswagen / Audi / Seat / Skoda Embase 5Q0512149A

www.lllparts.fr

 

[TripleBob]

Might phone the local dealership to find out exactly what part numbers still exist for the rear shock pads - as I’m going in circles back to parts that seem to not be for multi link.

Also caved in and ordered braided brake lines - these are the only ones I could find that say they definitely fit a 184 estate with electric handbrake

EBC Brakes Brake Line Set - BLA2123-4L | Progressive Parts

Looking for the highest grade 303 stainless steel PTFE braided brake lines? EBC's BLA2123-4L brake hose kit is the perfect upgrade.

progressiveparts.com

 

[tracktoy]

Also caved in and ordered braided brake lines - these are the only ones I could find that say they definitely fit a 184 estate with electric handbrake

I know it's more money but these are a good upgrade in my view. Now stop just get this stuff on and enjoy the new motor

 

[Mo_86]

MOT done, passed with no advisories