MkII Gti 16v MOT problems

[Txspete]

I recently took my car for an mot and it failed. I was told I need to get two new top mounts for the front suspension and the headlights appear to have dropped part of its aiming mechanism into the sealed unit itself.

As I am new to the group and was hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction for parts and also give me a few pointers. I have a few questions below and if someone could shed some light on them it would be much appreciated.

Where is the best place to source two top mounts and how much are they roughly?

Does the whole suspension arm need dropping to get the top mount on?

As it looks like I will need two new headlights does it matter if they are not from a gti model?


Cheers

Daniel

 

[m0rk]

Top mounts either from the dealer, but you might as well go to Eurocarparts or GSF

I think each side is about a tenner, and you can change it without removing the strut IIRC - only change the rubber bush

However, most Ibiza's *could* fail the MOT on the movement with new parts, it's all in the eye of the MOT tester sadly.

headlamps from a non GTI will look different, they don't have the twin lamps

 

[orangemuffin]

My 16v had the metal bit fall out on both headlights.

Didnt fail though, just got a picky tester i think.

(wasnt even an advisor)

 

[Brummy]

My old Mk2 'failed' two years running on front top mounts even though it was same tester, same garage.. on the 2nd occasion, my mate (mechanic who used to work at said garage), took the car to his for an hour then took it back and the guy passed it !! so really just goes to show..

 

[Txspete]

He was supposed to be a friend of my stepdad's but he really didnt do me any favours.

Dan 'Orangemuffin' I know your car had that issus as it is your car im testing! Mot is still good until the end of the month but i just thought i would put it through early just in case anything did pop up.

Sounds like I had a whole lot of nothing brought up really. So could it still fail with new top mounts in? What did you mean by only change the rubber bush Mork, will i receive more than that from the dealer?

With regards to the headlights im guessing going to seat for them would not be the best idea would it?

 

[m0rk]

You might get the top bearing too in the kit... Bit it'll be the bush with the movement in

But it will still have movement.

SEAT will charge a lot.. but why not open up the lamps & remove the debris

 

[Txspete]

Cheers mOrk,

I didnt think the lights came apart but I will givie it a go to see if i can rescue it.

 

[m0rk]

you can put them in the oven on a low heat & the glass will 'unbond'

 

[orangemuffin]

He was supposed to be a friend of my stepdad's but he really didnt do me any favours.

Dan 'Orangemuffin' I know your car had that issus as it is your car im testing! Mot is still good until the end of the month but i just thought i would put it through early just in case anything did pop up.

Sounds like I had a whole lot of nothing brought up really. So could it still fail with new top mounts in? What did you mean by only change the rubber bush Mork, will i receive more than that from the dealer?

With regards to the headlights im guessing going to seat for them would not be the best idea would it?

Good stuff, glad you regged up....Does seem odd that they would fail it on the headlights. Have been told the way to do it is wrap them in a damp towel and put them on a low heat in the over till they seperate.

 

[gtikezz]

He was supposed to be a friend of my stepdad's but he really didnt do me any favours.

Dan 'Orangemuffin' I know your car had that issus as it is your car im testing! Mot is still good until the end of the month but i just thought i would put it through early just in case anything did pop up.



ohhh its here the baby is back ( ;

 

[Txspete]

Yeah she's all good mate, we're having fun!

Cooking my headlights is a new one on me but I will give it a go. I imagine it shouldn't take too long for them to come apart. How about sticking them back together once I get what I need from them?

 

[gtikezz]

funny me and my chap were having the conversation about this today some prat drilled a hole in the ones i have i think it may of been for that reason lol

so r u enjoying your new toy ?

 

[gtikezz]

if i hadnt of spent so much doing mine up i would of brought that car ) :

 

[Txspete]

Loving it to be honest mate. She was quite a find, a testament to her former owner. Yours looks mighty clean as well.

 

[gtikezz]

thank you , it has taken a while but she is getting there

 

[CraigW]

Good to see that your car is still on the Forum Dan. Would of been a shame if it had disappeared completely.

if i hadnt of spent so much doing mine up i would of brought that car ) :

Im the same, I would have taken his hand of for his car but I cant afford to run a valver just now and well work is still quiet and dont want to take any risks I dont need to at this time.

Maybe one day.