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Originally Posted by speedyspaghetti
I have the 1st one - is the latter worth the extra $$$? My gripe with 101 projects is that the directions are really rather scant and the pictures are too small.
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Yep, as Anker said, both books make the whole IMO. Wayne D.'s books are great, I have the 911 version as well but they do lack some finer points and details that make things a little easier. The Porsche manual is great, and one of the best laid out automotive books I've seen. It's beefy too, about 2.5-3" thick. Look on Ebay and watch PCA as well, I bought mine "gently" used for 50 bones.
Regarding the mount and the shifter, the 997 shifter is the one you want, or the 997 GT3 shifter, either can be had at Suncoast Parts. Not sure if they are avail through Pelican. Both will reduce your shift throw and eliminate any slop in the system. Best bang for the buck IMO short of the high end race systems... $$$
The motor mount is impossible to diagnose by looking at it. Again, you want the newest version for the 997. You need to make sure you get the little "ear pieces" as well as they are not included. Pelican has both I think. The best way to "diagnose" a MM is by feel. If you feel vibration around 3k, you feel a distinct 'clunk' at times when shifting, or you simply have "loose" feeling shift engagement your MM is most likely shot. As I said, with the age and mileage on your car it is worth doing. Not expensive, slightly daunting, but doable DIY.
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