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| Engine Mount mnchstrcityblues79 - Friday, 6 April, 2012, at 11:20:36 pm |
Hey gang, long time, no chat. Unfortunately work has kept me away.
My 2003 986 is exhibiting tell-tale engine mount issues and I believe I am as certain as you can be without removing the mount that the mount, in fact, needs replacement. In my research I discovered that, at one time, Pedro offered replacement engine mounts that were, based on the reviews I read, superior to the OEM part. Sadly, I went to Pedro's website the other day to obtain a price and found he had discontinued the product.
My question is this, does anyone know of a good after-market OEM-replacement engine mount or am I stuck with the OEM part?
Kind regards,
Matthew
My 2003 986 is exhibiting tell-tale engine mount issues and I believe I am as certain as you can be without removing the mount that the mount, in fact, needs replacement. In my research I discovered that, at one time, Pedro offered replacement engine mounts that were, based on the reviews I read, superior to the OEM part. Sadly, I went to Pedro's website the other day to obtain a price and found he had discontinued the product.
My question is this, does anyone know of a good after-market OEM-replacement engine mount or am I stuck with the OEM part?
Kind regards,
Matthew
| The best alternative is ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Saturday, 7 April, 2012, at 8:28:49 am |
... calling Bert Smith Porsche and ordering the Front Engine Mount for the '08 Cayman S.
It is a much better mount than the Boxster's and the price is unbearable.
Porsche really got it right with this one.
It lasts longer and offers much better vibration damping with an affordable price for a wear item.
They charge $129 for the new part.
Happy Boxstering
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"
"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti
"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna
It is a much better mount than the Boxster's and the price is unbearable.
Porsche really got it right with this one.
It lasts longer and offers much better vibration damping with an affordable price for a wear item.
They charge $129 for the new part.
Happy Boxstering
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"
"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti
"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna
| Re: The best alternative is ... mnchstrcityblues79 - Saturday, 7 April, 2012, at 9:09:53 am |
| Re: The best alternative is ... Pedro (Odessa, FL) - Monday, 9 April, 2012, at 5:47:12 pm |
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mnchstrcityblues79
Thanks, Pedro ... this is part 987-375-023-05-M100 we are talking about, correct? That will fit my 986?
Yes the part is: 987.375.023.03
Bert Smith Porsche parts has it for $116.84
[bertsmithparts.com]
It will fit all Boxsters and Caymans from 1997 through 2008 inclusive.
Happy Boxstering,
Pedro
Pedro Bonilla
1998 Boxster 986 - 311,000+ miles: [www.PedrosGarage.com]
PCA National Club Racing Scrutineer - PCA National HPDE Instructor - PCA Technical Committee (Boxster/Cayman)
Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar
"Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting" ... Steve McQueen as Michael Delaney in "LeMans"
"If you wait, all that happens is that you get older"... Mario Andretti
"Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose" ... Ayrton Senna
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