I know my tranny mount is bad. Are there any solutions out there that do not involve removing the transmission and pressing the mount out?? I would like to be able to do this without removing it. 2000 911 model 996 C4...HELP!

 

Answer is yes.

http://www.function-first.com/products/engine-trans/trans-mount-insert

 

put a jack under the trans and remove the mount. go to home depot and in the glue /caulking aisle grab a tube of window weld. inject it into the failed mount all around the torn rubber creating a 74 durometer semi solid mount. after 24 hrs cure reinstall. total cost 20$

 

fill the voids with window weld

 

I used the FF works nicely.

 

Window weld is a harder durometer polyurethane than some of the offerings from FF. So if you don't mind a harsher ride and don't mind doing some additional work, it could be a good alternative as well. Personally, I think there is too much NVH with window weld on the 996 specifically. I've used it on other cars though with a good outcome.

 

I installed the FF orange mount and have been very pleased.

 

"nvh"?????

 

this from the function first website

TRACK (80A) - for optimized performance on track and racecars
2. STREET (70A) - for added performance on street cars, with less NVH
3. SOFT (60A) - for daily drivability, to restore your OEM mount with minimal NVH


window weld is a 74 durometer rating right between street and race. the perfect balance and has minimal nvh and costs less than 1/10 of the ff mounts. on a turbo porsche with 3" exhaust you cant feel any difference from stock at all. as for additional work it took all of 30 minutes to install the w/w and smooth it out. cure for 24 hrs

nvh noise vibration harmonics

 

I like it because of the cost. FF is definitely a better product.

 

Is it possible to get the window weld out if you decide you don't like it or is it permanent?

 

I am glad I didn't buy my car from these forums... home depot window calking!?? I'm all for DIY, but injecting widow calking to avoid the $130 cost of a replacement insert? Take a little pride in your Porsche and just do it the right way... IMHO at least.

 

Since i make twice the power you make with every mod possible at low boost ill stand by my mod. Same durometer rating as your 130$ part. And since i have just over the entire cost of your car in mods alone ill take an inexpensive mod when i can find one

 

Cut whatever corners you want; I'm of the mind that if you are going to do something, you might as well do it properly.

Congrats on all of your powerful mods, I am super impressed with your monetary commitment and acceptance of differing opinions.

 

Its not an acceptance of differing opinions. Your assuming that because its cheaper that its inferior to the factory part when in fact its superior.

Of course if you think this forum is beneath you your welcome to leave.