MK2 VR6 engine mount??

What engine mount do i use with a VR6 and mk2 front cross member???
i have got one from TSR and it sits at funny angle. they say it is for a MK2 VR6 but it will not fit.
They have told me to bend the bracket that bolts to the engine. how the hell do i bend it and should i have to?
I used a corrado cross member on all the conversions i have done so far and had no problems now i amd using a MK2 cross member and it will not fit?

Thanks
Baj

 

A friend of mine had similar problems on his mark 2 VR6 conversion and the ended up cutting and shutting the engine mount to drop it down because the engine was too high at the front I think it was that bad that the bonnet wouldn't shut!!!

 

It's common practice to have to cut and bend the front engine mount bracket on a mk2 VR6. It helps with bonnet clearance.

 

Nice one Phats i did not know that the front needed moding. i have heared of the rear being cut down but not the front.

Have you got any pics of how to do it???
Thanks
Baj

 

I can get some pictures of my mates, he's having it welded up saturday morning.

 

Thanks Phats i will wait for some pics.

Rubjonny. i have used a corrado subframe on mine and it fits without a problem as you have said. i am just sorting someone elses car with a MK2 subframe. Thanks for the link.

 

Baj> Yep, we had to do the same on mine - have a search for Deako's install pics, he's got a good pic of the modded bracket.

On mine, we cut it down to shorten it and then rewelded it and painted it up - once the hole lines up with the bolt through the Vibra mount it'll drop the engine down allowing clearance for the pulley/chassis leg.
HTH

 

take out the vr6, fit a 16v on carbs

 

i could not search for it (keeps timing out)
Have you any links to his thread.

Thanks
Baj

 

Post Here

Picture you want
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Thanks for the links
i need to know where the bracket was cut and welded.
Deako's done such a good job i can't see where it was cut and joined.

Thanks