Air Cooled VW 1961-1972 Transaxle Mount Red Urethane Set

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Part #: 300-210

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Karmann Ghia 1961-1972
Standard Beetle 1961-1972
Super Beetle 1971-1972

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1961-1972 Transaxle Mount Red Urethane Set

Whether off-roading, drag-racing, canyon carving or just running down the highway, these Air-Cooled VW Polyurethane Bushings make your car feel more solid and planted, reducing wander and shimmy.

Our Urethane Transaxle Mount Set is a must have for keeping your Transaxle secure during high rev conditions. This set will stop the Transaxle from twisting which could lead to nose cone damage or worse.

Note: Special Polyurethane compound reduces squeaking but we highly recommend the use of our Polyurethane Bushing Grease for added longevity and silent operation.

Also known under these part numbers: (For reference only)

00-9540-0
151101Red
6519
707924340907

FAQ on Urethane/Polyurethane Bushings and Suspension Components

Why use urethane/polyurethane for my suspension?

Vehicles are built using rubber bushings in control arms, strut arms, leaf springs, body mounts, motor mounts, transmission mounts, sway bars and shocks. Additionally, rubber components can be found on coil spring pads, leaf spring pads and suspension bump stops.

Not only are rubber components on the soft side to accommodate the typical Volkswagen buyer, they tend to deteriorate rapidly. This contributes to premature component failure, a “spongy” ride and less than ideal performance handling.

Products made with Urethane/Polyurethane are a better, more efficient selection and are a more reliable option than most original rubber components.

When choosing urethane/polyurethane for needs such as those mentioned above, your Volkswagen’s ride and suspension performance will be enhanced.

How is urethane/polyurethane made?

Polyurethane is a term used to describe a wide ranging family of elastomers (any compound exhibiting the characteristics of natural rubber; stretchy and elastic). Poly meaning “many” and “urethane” the classification of the chemical structure.

Polyurethane or urethane for short, is used as a solid cast material (bushings, mounts and mount inserts) and can be as soft as a rubber band or as hard as plastic.

Will I lose ride quality?

The only change in ride quality is increased performance.

The original rubber bushing or mount was fairly soft which helped to accentuate noise and vibration that is generated by the tires and road surface.

Increasing the hardness of the bushing either with harder rubber, urethane or even metal will allow more transmission of noise and vibrations.

Some manufacturers formulate the hardness and design to reduce this effect. A softer urethane bushing allows the vehicle to perform better without the harshness, even over rubber components of the same hardness.

Do I need special tools to install?

No. Installing urethane components requires no special tools. However, if unique tools and equipment are required due to the type of vehicle, you will need them in order to do the job properly.

Does urethane squeak?

The answer to this question is NO. Squeaking is caused by high frequency vibrations that can be heard rather than felt. It is usually caused by lack of lubrication, poor installation, an incorrect part, or urethane that may be too hard for the application.

In sway bar mount applications, most squeaking is the result of not cleaning the bar thoroughly prior to installation and failing to use Mid America Motorworks squeak-proof Super Grease. Additionally, all of our dynamic application bushings feature grooves or splines designed to hold our grease (included) providing even greater performance.

Will I need to reuse my metal sway bar bushing brackets?

PROTHANE™ has a complete shell program for most popular applications. Many of our sway bar bushing kits come complete with a new shell. On some applications, you will need to reuse the metal shell, so be very careful when removing your sway bar brackets from your Volkswagen. If you do damage a bracket during the removal procedure, Mid America Motorworks sells a variety of sway bar bushing brackets.

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VW Transaxle Mount Technical Tip

Anytime the Engine is out of the Volkswagen or you’re replacing the VW Transaxle, it’s a good idea to inspect the front and back rubber transaxle mounts for damage and replace if necessary. Replacing the mounts is not costly and it may save you from transaxle and/or shift rod damage.

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To install new rubber mounts, support the transaxle with a floor jack and remove the 13mm nuts and bolts from both sides of the rear mounts. Next remove the two 27mm bolts from the transaxle carrier. Remove the two front mount attaching nuts that hold the transaxle to the frame cross tube. Slide the transaxle toward the rear of the car until the mount clears the studs. Then remove the two nuts that hold the rubber mount to the transaxle. Install new front rubber mount first to the transaxle and tighten the two retaining nuts. Slide the transaxle toward the front of the vehicle until it mates with the mounting studs. Reinstall the nuts and tighten. Install the new rear rubber mounts on the transaxle, and replace the wash ers and nuts. Do not install the rubber mounts to the carrier first. The angle of the mount bolts will not line up with the transaxle. Install the transaxle carrier, and tighten the 27mm bolts (if a torque wrench is available, tighten bolts to 167-ft-Lbs). When the VW Transaxle carrier is in place, remove the floor jack and tighten all the rear mounting bolts.

Proper Volkswagen Transaxle Maintenance

When installing a rebuilt Air Cooled VW Transaxle, it’s a good idea to change the oil after 300 miles. This preventive measure removes the possibility of any debris that might be left in the transaxle after assembly. After the initial break-in period, the oil level should be checked every 10,000 miles and changed every 30,000 miles. Filling your new transaxle or changing the oil in your old transaxle is essential for the longevity of your gearbox. When you check or change your oil, be sure to lift the rear of the car with an appropriate jack and secure the car with jack stands. The oil filler plug is located on the driver’s side of the transaxle on vehicles imported into the United States and the passenger side on European models. Using a 17mm Allen/Hex Head Transaxle Drain Plug tool, remove the plug. Insert your finger in the hole; the oil level should reach the edge of the opening and be on your finger tip. The vehicle must be as close to level as possible to check the oil accurately. When changing the oil, remove the two plugs under the transaxle. After all the oil has drained, thoroughly clean the plugs and reinstall. Fill the transaxle using GL-4 Redline gear oil. The transaxle’s oil capacity is approximately 6 to 7 Pints. Fill the transaxle slowly; if you fill it too fast, the oil will overflow as if the transaxle is full when it’s really not. After you have reached the correct level, clean and reinstall the filler plug.

Additional Note Regarding Transaxle Mounts:

Anytime the engine is out of the vehicle or you’re replacing the transaxle, it’s a good idea to inspect the front and back rubber transaxle mounts for damage and replace if necessary. Replacing the mounts is not costly and it may save you from transaxle and/ or shift rod damage. To install new rubber mounts, support the transaxle with a floor jack and remove the 13mm nuts and bolts from both sides of the rear mounts. Next remove the two 27mm bolts from the transaxle carrier. Remove the two front mount attaching nuts that hold the transaxle to the frame cross tube. Slide the transaxle toward the rear of the car until the mount clears the studs. Then remove the two nuts that hold the rubber mount to the transaxle. Install new front rubber mount first to the transaxle and tighten the two retaining nuts. Slide the transaxle toward the front of the vehicle until it mates with the mounting studs. Reinstall the nuts and tighten. Install the new rear rubber mounts on the transaxle, and replace the washers and nuts. Do not install the rubber mounts to the carrier first. The angle of the mount bolts will not line up with the transaxle. Install the transaxle carrier, and tighten the 27mm bolts (if a torque wrench is available tighten bolts to 167-ft-Lbs). When the transaxle carrier is in place, remove the floor jack and tighten all the rear mounting bolts.

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