911 gearbox mount

[Jon Darlington]

Hello all

I am currently taking the engine out of the 912 to check out a few noises, while I'm there I was thinking of changing the gearbox mount to a 911 type. I have heard these are better, just after some advice on which one (year etc) will fit and where to find one + how much to pay.

If anyone has any info I would be grateful.

 

[Guest]

Gav and I have both done this... and strongly recommend it (I speak on Gav's behalf). Also AP goes on about it! Basically its a lot stronger and more supportive - you can feel the difference - essp. If your blocks are worn out!

I paid 40 notes and I think its interchangeable from early/pre 70's 911

David

 

[Evil J Guano]

Yup I would say go for it... if, and it's a big if...

you can find one...

You also need to get new bolts and cup washers, available from Porsche. I have the spec and part numbers somewhere if you need them

 

[Evil J Guano]

912 mount

 

[Guest]

wy did porsche give them different mounts in the first place if it was known that the 911 one was stronger?

does not seem logical or porsche-like to use an inferior part for no good reason. Just curious.

 

[Evil J Guano]

Not sure it's inferior, in my experience it was more 'bouncy' if that makes sense, the 911 mount makes for a harsher yet more 'responsive' feeling maybe due to the lesser weight from the engine/gearbox combo, I am sure that was something that was taken into account. Can't imagine they would have made a different mount just for the sake of it, as the 912 one isn't exactly simple. It would seem wise to balance the mount to the characteristics of each cars box/engine, but I'm just guessing...



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Certainly worth while though... if you can find one... how do you find yours Chicky?

 

[Guest]

our good friend... Mr Alan Drayson
But I do believe I got a bargain because both the circular mounts were new!

But the two bolts and washers, from Porsche, came to £30!

 

[Jon Darlington]

Ok I am going to investigate, I will let you know how I get on.

Engine and gearbox are on the floor now so this is a good time to change the rear shocks and rear suspension bushes £££[]

 

[Jon Darlington]

I have found a mount with good rubbers fór 65 quid, not to bad. Looking forward to swapping those cogs

 

[bones]

If things don't work out I have one for £50.00 John

 

[Jon Darlington]

Thanks, but I have already brought one at £65 before reading fro post.