Engine Mount: Three Bolt or Four?

[kt1]

MNBoxster: Maybe so on the part numbers for it being a 987 part. As for the 4th hole and using only the 3 hole....

I didn't take pictures of the back portion but structurally and design, the mounts are the exact same. Especially a pic from the rear of the two, one can see that both mounts were almost identical in design, same metal skeleton lines, same cast and same design as the original only differences between the 3 bolt and 4 bolt was the vented holes on the new one, a sturdier metal compound, and of course the extra hole for the 4th bolt.

I do not see as to why it would not be beneficial, wrong, or harmful to install the 4 bolt mount. The part was made to be obviously interchangeable.

[ehD]

i need a new engine mount and a shop is charging me $430 for new porsche branded one installed... is that a good value..? i'm guessing this is a hard diy...

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by ehD

i need a new engine mount and a shop is charging me $430 for new porsche branded one installed... is that a good value..? i'm guessing this is a hard diy...

The part can be had for less then $200 from Sunset Imports,google them and give them a call. A couple of people have made it a D.I.Y. .

http://www.ppbb.com/boards/ppbbphp/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=ARCHIVES&Number=1106222&Forum=ARCHIVES&Words=motor%20mount&Match=Entire%20Phrase&Searchpage=1&Limit=25&Old=1year&Main=1106222&Search=true#Post1106222

Personally if I could find a shop to do it for $200 or so,I would have them do it.

[ehD]

hrmm i'd definitely feel more comfortable getting it installed...

anyone happen to know a place in socal that would do it for 200ish?

[blinkwatt]

Originally Posted by ehD

hrmm i'd definitely feel more comfortable getting it installed...

anyone happen to know a place in socal that would do it for 200ish?

F.Y.I. some amatuers did it in 2-4 hours,so pros that charge$100+ and do it for a living should only take 2-3 hours tops.

[ehD]

hrmm alright i appreciate it. btw what is the general rule of thumb about actually bringing parts to a shop. it seems like they tack on a lot of extra to the part for themselves...