front engine mount replace

[epapp]

Does anybody know how hard it is to pull the old core out of the front engine mount? Can it be pounded out or is it a really tight fit?

[jsceash]

I'm going to say you can't take it out without a press. With a press it is very easy took less than 10 minutes.

[Perfectlap]

Is this the mount that you can get from a an older Carrera?

[jdraupp]

I think the transmission mount is the one that you can use a 993 mount by reusing a bracket, not the front motor mount.

[nicecar]

cut it out with a hack saw blade, press new one in. Mark the holes before removal so new one lines up there is a u tube video

[san rensho]

What are you trying to do. If you want to install a urethane or hard core, be advised that you will get some significant vibration. The stock engine mount is cheap and it works.

[epapp]

Thanks, I'm trying to replace my core with another stock core (the ~35$ one). Makes no sense to replace the whole mount for $150 if I just need new rubber but I dont want to get it out just to find out that I cant pound out/in the old/new mount

[boxster6354]

You might want to shoot Pedro an email as he has the experience in retrofitting the old front motor mount with a new core.

Pedro@PedrosGarage.com

Install Front Engine Mount

[nicecar]

again ,cut it out press new one in. There is an updated mount that pedros recommends rather than reinstalling old style mount.

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by epapp

Thanks, I'm trying to replace my core with another stock core (the ~35$ one). Makes no sense to replace the whole mount for $150 if I just need new rubber but I dont want to get it out just to find out that I cant pound out/in the old/new mount

Just buy the insert, and take the mount to someone with a small press, like a shop or a local alignment place, remove and re-install (aligning the small arrow pointers) and go back home...

[nicecar]

or buy the insert cut the old one out with a hacksaw blade and carefully press it in with a vice like I did and never leave the house. Rocket science I know...Its the space shuttle