The cure for the knocking subframe

The subframe knock issue is common amongst the Golf and Jetta MKV and the Passat B6. If you have taken your vehicle to the dealership but they have not been able to solve the problem, here is your solution.

These bolts and spacers replace the stock bolts that connect your subframe. Over time, the stock bolts stretch and allow slop in the front subframe. Replacing your stock units with identical replacements will only delay the issue and it will reappear after the replacements stretch. Use these replacement bolts to tighten everything in the front end back up.

Some individuals think that because the stock bolts are designed to break in a front end collision, they should not be replaced. However, Volkswagen of America has since put out a technical service bulletin to dispell these rumours and replace stock bolts with these units.

R110

I'll take a set!

Have you got stock? I was going to order after reading a write up on the Vortex but never got around to it!

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=146523


thread for those interested

Are these the 18mm bolts that attach the subframe to the chassis?

The ones that were loose during the track day and caused the clonking in the bowl and me to nearly sh!t myself?

Sinbad wrote:Are these the 18mm bolts that attach the subframe to the chassis?

The ones that were loose during the track day and caused the clonking in the bowl and me to nearly sh!t myself?

Das ist korrekt mein herr!

I will take a set. Keep me 1 please

ECS tuning probably has the best aftermarket website and products available!

What's the address of the vag technik shop? Gonna send a friend around to get me a set of these.

67 Potgieter str, Shop 9, Jet Set Park, Pretoria

Do s3's have this issue as well?

Strange thing.... I drive my car hard, it's an 06, has 96000km on it but I don't have this issue?

ruan9n wrote:Strange thing.... I drive my car hard, it's an 06, has 96000km on it but I don't have this issue?

Do you wan't this issue?
Count yourself lucky. For ages I couldn't figure out what caused the noise for me. I only ever hear it reversing out of my driveway

sixteen10 wrote:

ruan9n wrote:Strange thing.... I drive my car hard, it's an 06, has 96000km on it but I don't have this issue?

Do you wan't this issue?
Count yourself lucky. For ages I couldn't figure out what caused the noise for me. I only ever hear it reversing out of my driveway

No not at all, I just find it strange that it seems A LOT of mk5's have this but mine don't.
Is it a rattle or a clunk noise? From that thread you posted it seems it's a clunk beneath your feet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbGfXZYlAwY
DIY video...

Found my car clicks on full lock, so guess i'll be buying this too!

Does this apply to the G6?

Is there still a set available??? And can it be shipped to Boksburg???

Can this happen on a Polo 9n3 ?? Ive got a knocking noise when Turning on slow speeds and Ive got now idea where this comes from

Oom Ivan, I do have stock. Shipping to Boksburg +-R60

1Fly, not sure dude

1FlyTDI! wrote:Can this happen on a Polo 9n3 ?? Ive got a knocking noise when Turning on slow speeds and Ive got now idea where this comes from

Common issue on the 9nx TDI's. If I recall you will need to replace the bushes as they are probably shot

1FlyTDI! wrote:Can this happen on a Polo 9n3 ?? Ive got a knocking noise when Turning on slow speeds and Ive got now idea where this comes from

LCA bushes Ettienne

convict 66 wrote:

1FlyTDI! wrote:Can this happen on a Polo 9n3 ?? Ive got a knocking noise when Turning on slow speeds and Ive got now idea where this comes from

LCA bushes Ettienne

dazza wrote:

1FlyTDI! wrote:Can this happen on a Polo 9n3 ?? Ive got a knocking noise when Turning on slow speeds and Ive got now idea where this comes from

Common issue on the 9nx TDI's. If I recall you will need to replace the bushes as they are probably shot

So I had the bushes checked when I did coilovers , and guess what , I have solid bushes !! Any advice on what to do ??

Nobody Answered me regarding if these apply to the G6?

These apply to the Mk5 as the topic states. I'm not sure if the Mk6 and 5 use the same subframe bolts and spacer plates.

Do you have stock oupa? I need a set for the Altea!

Last 2 sets...1 for you and 1 for that dude that drives a R32