Engine mounts (& vibration)

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <01BCA7C9.1F4964E0@pm0a29.bratt.sover.net> Steve Brehm writes:

> I also have a 87 5KCST. I recently had the exhaust manifold replaced
> (finally!) It was a nightmare; broken studs, cracks, waaay too much
> money, etc. But anyway... the motor mount that resides beneath the 
> manifold was completely cooked. My mechanic says this is very common
> because of the high heat on the audi turbos. There was a heat shield but
> it had rusted away.

It's very common with cracked manifolds, heat shield or not.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club