thud when shifting from first to second on a fairly hard acceleation from a stop

[986Cool]

So when i shift from 1st to second, i get a thud after releasing the clutch and applying accelerator, doing a higher rev shift change...Any ideas as to what this could be a indicator of?...not spinning tires or anything, I don't do that..but what I like to refer to as spirited driving ya know, the "Porsche experience"

Will

[nieuwhzn]

Replace motor mount.

[986Cool]

ahh, ok, i'll do a search for videos on this, as not familiar to what that entails, thank you

Will

[jcslocum]

If you have the tools and the skill, you can replace just the rubber part for cost of $35 or so. A full motor mount of the newest design is about $120 and is a bolt in job.

[986Cool]

This sounds great!....
is there a thread that i can view to see this??? what is the rubber part called, a bushing?

Will

[jcslocum]

The google is your freind:

Porsche Boxster Motor Mount Replacement - 986 / 987 (1997-08) - Pelican Parts Technical Article

[nieuwhzn]

I replaced the motor mount myself, royal pain in the ass without a lift. II think I'd rather spend $200 more and get it done by a reliable indie. Doing it yourself takes about as day with the car on jack stands.

[epapp]

I have to disagree...took me 2 hours. Just lift the back and put on jack stands as always (or use ramps). Put jack under engine, lift engine a few inches to take weight off of front mount, put another jack stand beneath the motor to relieve floor jack, unbolt mount and cuss a bit while you snake it through the coolant hoses. thats all there is to it. If it wasn't for the coolant hoses, it would be a 30 minute job.

[mump]

Originally Posted by epapp

I have to disagree...took me 2 hours. Just lift the back and put on jack stands as always (or use ramps). Put jack under engine, lift engine a few inches to take weight off of front mount, put another jack stand beneath the motor to relieve floor jack, unbolt mount and cuss a bit while you snake it through the coolant hoses. thats all there is to it. If it wasn't for the coolant hoses, it would be a 30 minute job.

I agree, just replaced mine this morning. Took about 2.5 hours and that was peckering around. A friend came down after the car was up on stands and we knocked it out painlessly. Now doing it, I think I can do it again in about an hour. Nothing really gave us any trouble, just got to twist and turn it the right way and its done.

[clickman]

You might want to do your water pump at the same time, if it's been a while.

[Wild Bill]

Clickman that's a great idea and then you can disconnect the hoses to get them out of your way!! Love it!