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VW GTI · Drivetrain

Dogbone Mount DIY

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The dogbone (pendulum) mount — the lower rear engine/gearbox mount — wears and lets the drivetrain rock, giving you clunk on shifts and wheel-hop; and its insert is a cheap, popular upgrade.

Symptoms of a worn mount: a clunk on gear changes and on/off throttle, and a rubbery, vague drivetrain feel

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