Replacing Trans Mount - Motor Removal?
07-15-2016, 04:26 AM
#16
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Hawk, JB's car has several thousand miles on it with the LWFW as it was already installed when he bought it.
Since we're able to compare his car to my car (stock clutch, replaced 9k miles ago) the LWFW chatter was noticeable before the mount swap, and I can only assume it's significantly more irritating now based on what Josh has told me.
Since we're able to compare his car to my car (stock clutch, replaced 9k miles ago) the LWFW chatter was noticeable before the mount swap, and I can only assume it's significantly more irritating now based on what Josh has told me.
07-15-2016, 11:55 AM
#17
Three Wheelin'
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I've read on several threads where guys were complaining about a very noticeable increase in LWFW noise after the TS mount install.
I sure hope it's the mount, otherwise I'll install a new one without a resolution to the noise!
07-15-2016, 12:07 PM
#18
Three Wheelin'
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I'm not familiar with the mount you've installed, but I installed the tarrett semi-solid greens which is their "street" model. no unbearable noise to be sure. if you are interested in installing these, or the 997 mount I'm can help you do it if you'd like. either way, if you drive down we can uninstall the mounts you have now and install the softer tarrett model, or install the 997 mount in a little over an hour in my garage. I will work for beer, and even park my car on the street for a couple hours to do this. ive done mine so it's covered ground.
PM for contact info.
jb
PM for contact info.
jb
Much appreciated man...truly. Seriously stand up/nice of you.
Will let you know if I can/will take you up on that.
07-15-2016, 12:38 PM
#20
Three Wheelin'
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Sounds good. I'm game.
07-15-2016, 12:42 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
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I pulled up to a friends house this evening and he asked me what the rattle was while standing in his driveway, maybe I've gotten used to it a little. I know it sounds terrible when bogging 2nd, which I do less, or more, depending on if I want to downshift into 1st now that I have taller GT2 gearing. I'm also running a Clutch Masters PP and Sachs disc that may influence the noise level. The newer discs have different springs that are supposedly quieter so there are a few variables. When I first drove mine just after install, it sounded like someone was shaking a can of 5/8 bolts under the car. Kevin has all kinds of options here and can explain them way better than me.
I can still hear it chattering under load in most gears at higher RPM's around town as well...it's just considerably less noticeable at that point.
My clutch and FW setup were done by UMW, years ago...and during the trans rebuild I just went through (I too now have GT2 gearing), they said the clutch and FW were in great shape.
I sure hope the 997 trans mount makes and appreciable change in the noise level...because I just can't live with the racket. Driving with the wife after a nice dinner, rattling through downtown Danville is kind-of embarrassing.
LOL
07-15-2016, 01:03 PM
#22
Originally Posted by MotoJB
Well, it made no noticeable noise before the RSS engine mounts and TS trans mount...now makes a ton of noise.
I've read on several threads where guys were complaining about a very noticeable increase in LWFW noise after the TS mount install.
I sure hope it's the mount, otherwise I'll install a new one without a resolution to the noise!
I've read on several threads where guys were complaining about a very noticeable increase in LWFW noise after the TS mount install.
I sure hope it's the mount, otherwise I'll install a new one without a resolution to the noise!
07-15-2016, 03:19 PM
#23
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before any work you can drive/ride in my car to see if the noise from the wevo motor mounts and tarretts greens are making the same noise you are currently experiencing.
The complete swap out of the 997 mount would be around an hour and I have all the tools and the multiple floor jacks required. maybe a bit longer with removal of the plastic pan cover piece...
07-15-2016, 05:14 PM
#24
I went with stock 997 and insert for a little more stiffness. It made a lot of difference shifting. I still have stock shifter & cables. I have GT2 engine mounts . No LWFW. stock. It seems a good balance for me. The trans mount cleared up some shifting unsuredness
07-16-2016, 01:38 AM
#25
Gotcha, yes there is more noise/clattering with a semi-solid trans mount, I was thinking you were referring to shuttering/chatter
I'm still in the semi-solid boat as the shifter accuracy is always 100%, but for a street car the 997 mount does make more sense for most
Cheers,
I'm still in the semi-solid boat as the shifter accuracy is always 100%, but for a street car the 997 mount does make more sense for most
Cheers,
Well, it made no noticeable noise before the RSS engine mounts and TS trans mount...now makes a ton of noise.
I've read on several threads where guys were complaining about a very noticeable increase in LWFW noise after the TS mount install.
I sure hope it's the mount, otherwise I'll install a new one without a resolution to the noise!
I've read on several threads where guys were complaining about a very noticeable increase in LWFW noise after the TS mount install.
I sure hope it's the mount, otherwise I'll install a new one without a resolution to the noise!
07-20-2016, 02:38 PM
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Has anyone tried the NYPPD engine mounts? Im looking to tighten things up on the car while still keeping it as civil as possible. I have heard that they are better as far as NVH and was going to pair with a 997 trans mount.
07-20-2016, 07:02 PM
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07-22-2016, 12:02 PM
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