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Next project, replacing motor and transmission mounts |
anderssj |
Jan 18 2020, 10:15 AM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,664 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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I'm getting ready to replace the 914's motor and transmission mounts. I've been researching "how to's" for the motor mounts for a while, and I think I can do this with the engine in the car (Haynes manual confirms this on page 13 as one of the items that "can be attended to with the engine installed." I plan to put car on a lift and support the motor from underneath. Next, remove the shift rod, lower motor mount nuts, and the remove engine mount bar. After that, I should be able to reach up and remove top nuts on motor mounts. I'll be doing an oil change anyway, so the oil filter will be out--hopefully improving access to the top nut on the right-side motor mount. (Cut to "It could work!" scene in Young Frankenstein). The transmission mounts should be straightforward, as there are a lot of threads and pictures here in the 914 garage (a GREAT resource). Only question I have (for now) is which mounts to use. There are a few options including: - 911 convertible engine mounts (PN 911 375 043 07?) - WEVO mounts (with black/softer cushions) - 914-4 mount (PN 914 375 025 00) (URO) - 914-6 mount (PN 914 375 026 00) (URO) (solid rubber) I was thinking of using the URO 914-6 transmission mounts shown in post 4 here: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;#entry2661903 Has anyone else used URO's -6 transmission mounts? How much stiffer are they compared to the -4 mount? Pelican says that both of the URO pieces come with a 2-year warranty, so that should hopefully cover any problems. Any tips, BTDTs, observations would be appreciated! TIA, Steve A- |
GeorgeRud |
Jan 18 2020, 10:38 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I used the WEVO trans mounts on my old conversion car, and I thought it helped the shifting by holding the transmission steady and weren’t transmitting too much vibration. The 914-6 trans mounts are stiffer than the ones used in the -4s, so I’d use those as an alternative. Can’t help with the engine mounts.
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troth |
Jan 20 2020, 11:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 151 Joined: 17-August 16 From: CT/WA Member No.: 20,305 Region Association: None |
I used the WEVO trans mounts on my old conversion car, and I thought it helped the shifting by holding the transmission steady and weren’t transmitting too much vibration. The 914-6 trans mounts are stiffer than the ones used in the -4s, so I’d use those as an alternative. Can’t help with the engine mounts. I also highly recommend the WEVO trans mounts. I have the blue ones. The difference between those and the 40 year old original ones is night and day. I can upshift much more aggressively and without grinding because the trans is held in place when you take your foot off the accelerator to shift. |
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