Hockey Puck Mod. So I had enough with all the driveline movement I experience on a daily basis. I

Cooper993 · 05-25-2007, 03:55 PM

already have the RS4 motor mounts, the snub mount, a DTS and a newly replaced rear differential mount. I noticed that when I had just replaced the rear mount, the car felt very "solid" for about 1.5 months, then after that it was back to the old way it used to feel.

I've seen the posts where some people had filled the bushing with caulk or rubber sealant, but I didn't want something that permanent in case I didn't like it. So after looking at the mount for a few minutes (I still had the old one sitting on my workbench), I decided to try something a little more "reversible".

So I went to the sports shop and bought a hockey puck ($1) and measured how thick it would need to be to minimize the play of the mount while still allowing for some flexibility. I came up with a measurement of 11 mm. So using a "jig" (made from 2 2x4's and a couple of clamps) I sliced the puck down to size on my table saw. I then measured how big the opening would need to be to slip around the bushing and cut a slot in the puck accordingly.

I then slid the puck into the mount and used a screw driver to push down the little "tabs" on the bushing so that I could really shove the puck in there

Once it was in place

I remounted the part. I only drove it around my neighborhood, but I noticed a real improvement. There still is some play (because I didn't make it as thick as I could), but so far so good.

If I decide I don't like it, it's fairly easy to slide the puck out and go back to stock.

sj6sp · 05-25-2007, 04:21 PM

Maybe I should give this a try.

~DonQPremiumTequila~ · 05-25-2007, 04:21 PM

Cooper993 · 05-25-2007, 04:31 PM

compared to the new one, but then the new one had the same amount of play in it in less than 2 months.

This took me less than an hour to do and cost me $1.00.

Let's see how long it lasts.

Dr. Jekyll · 05-25-2007, 04:54 PM

just an insert, it's not a completely new diff mount.

EdyJun · 05-25-2007, 05:23 PM

sj6sp · 05-25-2007, 05:28 PM

I thought the PureMS mount replaces the stock bushing.

Aman_UnatrlyAspiratd · 05-25-2007, 05:44 PM

visintainer [vis] · 05-25-2007, 06:43 PM

4Train · 05-25-2007, 07:27 PM

05-25-2007, 03:55 PM	#1
Cooper993 Member Account #: 69944 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,935	Hockey Puck Mod. So I had enough with all the driveline movement I experience on a daily basis. I already have the RS4 motor mounts, the snub mount, a DTS and a newly replaced rear differential mount. I noticed that when I had just replaced the rear mount, the car felt very "solid" for about 1.5 months, then after that it was back to the old way it used to feel. I've seen the posts where some people had filled the bushing with caulk or rubber sealant, but I didn't want something that permanent in case I didn't like it. So after looking at the mount for a few minutes (I still had the old one sitting on my workbench), I decided to try something a little more "reversible". So I went to the sports shop and bought a hockey puck ($1) and measured how thick it would need to be to minimize the play of the mount while still allowing for some flexibility. I came up with a measurement of 11 mm. So using a "jig" (made from 2 2x4's and a couple of clamps) I sliced the puck down to size on my table saw. I then measured how big the opening would need to be to slip around the bushing and cut a slot in the puck accordingly. I then slid the puck into the mount and used a screw driver to push down the little "tabs" on the bushing so that I could really shove the puck in there Once it was in place I remounted the part. I only drove it around my neighborhood, but I noticed a real improvement. There still is some play (because I didn't make it as thick as I could), but so far so good. If I decide I don't like it, it's fairly easy to slide the puck out and go back to stock. __________________ B5 S4 Hockey Puck Mod

05-25-2007, 04:21 PM	#2
sj6sp Member Account #: 31992 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,908	Nice! Mine really needs to be replaced. Waiting for the one PureMS has coming out... Maybe I should give this a try. __________________ <A HREF="http://www.marsavius.net/qclub" target="_blank"> </a>

05-25-2007, 04:21 PM	#3
~DonQPremiumTequila~ AudiWorld Super User Account #: 68023 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 6,173	nice! __________________ 01 S4 6-speed stage 3.5 95 S6 avant very stock.. sold 95 90 quattro 5 speed winter car MK3 (L322) Range Rover HSE full size with mods Leader of the Anti Windows mobile militia Blackberry pimp..... NOW WITH the 3G IPHONE :-)

05-25-2007, 04:31 PM	#4
Cooper993 Member Account #: 69944 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,935	Unless the bushing is torn, I don't think a new one will do anything. Mine had a lot of play in it compared to the new one, but then the new one had the same amount of play in it in less than 2 months. This took me less than an hour to do and cost me $1.00. Let's see how long it lasts. __________________ B5 S4 Hockey Puck Mod

05-25-2007, 04:54 PM	#5
Dr. Jekyll AudiWorld Super User Account #: 76012 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 7,722	PureMS told me that if the diff mount is shot to replace it. The one pureMS is coming out with is just an insert, it's not a completely new diff mount. __________________

05-25-2007, 05:23 PM	#6
EdyJun Member Account #: 48484 Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,849	can you extend on "all the driveline movement" plz? __________________ 2000 Audi S4 STG 3 FATS = 3.66 w/ 91 oct AIM: EdyJun 11 September 2001 In their honor. In their memory. <font color="red">---------------------------------------------------------- <u><big> <a href="http://homepage.mac.com/edyjun1/S4/index.htm">EdyJun's S4 Directory (FAQ, DIY, Info, Tips and Help) </a> </big> </u>---------------------------------------------------------- </font>

05-25-2007, 05:28 PM	#7
sj6sp Member Account #: 31992 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 2,908	Not sure what that means. Everything is intact, just lots of movement on/off throttle. I thought the PureMS mount replaces the stock bushing. __________________ <A HREF="http://www.marsavius.net/qclub" target="_blank"> </a>

05-25-2007, 05:44 PM	#8
Aman_UnatrlyAspiratd Member Account #: 46274 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 5,364	good job man __________________

05-25-2007, 06:43 PM	#9
visintainer [vis] Member Account #: 90752 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,538	i'm not installing my new mount till mike's insert comes out __________________ MIKE SPOKANE, WA - PIGGIE POWERED MY S4 WEBSITE/CLASSIFIEDS - E-MAil ME - TORQUE SPECS - PART #s - NOOBs CLICK HERE Q U A T T R O W O R L D F T W

05-25-2007, 07:27 PM	#10
4Train Junior Member Account #: 115929 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,843	Nice Job... __________________ 2001.5 S4 Tip Stage 2+/EPL Custom Tune/ASP DP's/Tru Dual/RS4 Grill/Dahlback Diverters/KW V3 Coil Overs/AMS Custom Kevlar TBB/IPOD Integration/Hartmann RS4 reps/T1-R's/Stoptech 332/AWE Vent Boost Gauge/RNS-E Nav+... <a href="http://www.wunderground.com/US/CT/Plymouth.html?bannertypeclick=big2"> </a> <a href="http://www.nerdtests.com/nq_ref.html"> </a>

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