Motor Mount

[Quadcammer]

eh, the insert turns the oem mount into basically a solid piece. Its not a huge difference I don't think, so whichever one appeals more should be fine.

[mipstien]

Originally Posted by Quadcammer

eh, the insert turns the oem mount into basically a solid piece. Its not a huge difference I don't think, so whichever one appeals more should be fine.

Sounds good. Ordered the Powerflex bushing. Thank you all for the help! Much appreciated. I have a terrible time making decisions on this stuff.

[bcrdukes]

Originally Posted by mipstien

Sounds good. Ordered the Powerflex bushing. Thank you all for the help! Much appreciated. I have a terrible time making decisions on this stuff.

Let us know how it goes. I hadn't seen the Powerflex option when I was searching for this.

[geekdaddy]

Looking forward to hearing more about this. I'm going to replace my engine mount and the powerflex option mentioned here looks interesting. Pls report back!

[geekdaddy]

How did it go???

I considered that option but went with the std 987 mount. My old mount was original and cracked but the new 987 rubber actually seems softer.
Perhaps this is because the old one was dried out. I ended up buying a powerflex insert. Thought it would protect the new mount and wasn't considerably more costly than a new set of side spacers -- which were also needed. My original side spacers were in remarkably good condition and I tried modifying the holes to accommodate the newer mount's "egg shaped" bolt locations but decided the spacers were too thin and generally didn't fit well enough. This is the street insert I chose: https://www.powerflexusa.com/shop/product/pfr57-521-porsche-boxster-986-987-cayman-987-front-engine-mount-bushing-insert-3775

Will hopefully arrive soon. I've had my Boxster on jack stands for nearly six weeks for what was originally an IMS, RMS, and clutch job but ended up also replacing the AOS, water pump, coolant tank, transmission input/output seals, exhaust bolt hardware, etc. Well over half of that time was degreasing and and waiting for parts...

Originally Posted by mipstien

Sounds good. Ordered the Powerflex bushing. Thank you all for the help! Much appreciated. I have a terrible time making decisions on this stuff.

[mipstien]

Originally Posted by geekdaddy

How did it go???

I considered that option but went with the std 987 mount. My old mount was original and cracked but the new 987 rubber actually seems softer.
Perhaps this is because the old one was dried out. I ended up buying a powerflex insert. Thought it would protect the new mount and wasn't considerably more costly than a new set of side spacers -- which were also needed. My original side spacers were in remarkably good condition and I tried modifying the holes to accommodate the newer mount's "egg shaped" bolt locations but decided the spacers were too thin and generally didn't fit well enough. This is the street insert I chose: https://www.powerflexusa.com/shop/product/pfr57-521-porsche-boxster-986-987-cayman-987-front-engine-mount-bushing-insert-3775

Will hopefully arrive soon. I've had my Boxster on jack stands for nearly six weeks for what was originally an IMS, RMS, and clutch job but ended up also replacing the AOS, water pump, coolant tank, transmission input/output seals, exhaust bolt hardware, etc. Well over half of that time was degreasing and and waiting for parts...

I haven't gotten to the motor mount just yet. I have been sanding my wheels for paint. Next is to diagnose if my AOS is still having problems(it was just replaced 5 miles ago). I have a manometer to test it now instead of just replacing it.

Mine is also sitting on jack stands and I have a Boxsters trunk worth of parts to install