replacing engine mounts in 84 diesel rabbit ?

Support engine and transmission, remove and replace 1 mount at a time for safety sake. The ones that press into their brackets are usually carefully cut with a hacksaw so that they collaspe inside of the bracket. (Right Side and Left Side mounts) Then you align the new mount properly and press it into the bracket. I have seen some installed upside down. 8^o

The front & rear mounts should just bolt off and on.

Alignment of the engine and transmission before tightening down the mounts should be done!

I would probably do the hardest first which is the Right Side. I don't think that you have to remove the timing belt but I could be wrong on the Diesel engines. Oh and make sure that you purchase the Diesel style mount and not the Gas style for the Right Side too! I think that they make the rubber slightly beefier for the Diesel engine application.

Buy the Diesel one for *any* A1. they last longer, and the increase in NVH is not really significant.

nate

Good tip! ;-) Also be aware that there are two sizes/diameters for the Right Engine Mount, but your 1984 should have the big one!