Need help - WEVO C2 mount for C4S
12-14-2010, 01:08 PM
#32
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No, exactly the opposite. The left one is the C4/turbo, shiny aluminum and the right one is the old C2.
As Akerlie posted, the position of the end tube makes the difference between the two applications. But it's easily compensated for with 2 spacers. Not a big deal to manufacture. I made mine out of stainless steel.
Ed
As Akerlie posted, the position of the end tube makes the difference between the two applications. But it's easily compensated for with 2 spacers. Not a big deal to manufacture. I made mine out of stainless steel.
Ed
12-22-2010, 08:27 PM
#34
I did the installation of the WEVO Blue mounts in my C4S today. Thanks for all the guidance that I received here. I would like to share a summary and a key learning on removing the old mount on the driver side.
1. I used all the hardware that came from Wevo. The picture shows that compared to the C4S mount, the provided center bolt is shorter but when installed there was at least 10 mm of excess which you might be able to see on the second pictures. Just make sure that you jack up the engine until the stand wiggle before you torque them to Porsche spec as recommended by Mr. Heimer. The engine came out maybe 3 mm higher according to the exhaust tips which could be easily fixed by re-adjusting them.
2. As many others, I used the DIY from p-car.com but I found another helpful DIY that covered the caps (if they are in place) and had some extra pictures on how to move the old mounts out.
http://www.jackals-forge.com/lotus/9..._rsmounts.html
3. The passenger side went very easy but the driver side was a PITA even after loosening the AC as suggested in the DIYs. I lowered and raised the engine and when I was about to give up (not really ...) I saw that there was another line in the way. It is the tube that runs the cable to open the lid. It can be unclipped (see second pic) and after doing so, the mount popped out very easily. The tube is not really flexible but after unclipping it just moved enough to make an "impossible" job look easy. When you are in there, you will know what I mean. This is the key learning that I had. If you struggle, just try it!
As you see, no big news except for the other DIY and my learning on unclipping the tube for the cable. I have not test driven the car but I am sure that it will be fine. Thanks again to all the good input via postings and PM. If you have the right tools and have jacked up the car before, there is no reason not do do this yourself.
1. I used all the hardware that came from Wevo. The picture shows that compared to the C4S mount, the provided center bolt is shorter but when installed there was at least 10 mm of excess which you might be able to see on the second pictures. Just make sure that you jack up the engine until the stand wiggle before you torque them to Porsche spec as recommended by Mr. Heimer. The engine came out maybe 3 mm higher according to the exhaust tips which could be easily fixed by re-adjusting them.
2. As many others, I used the DIY from p-car.com but I found another helpful DIY that covered the caps (if they are in place) and had some extra pictures on how to move the old mounts out.
http://www.jackals-forge.com/lotus/9..._rsmounts.html
3. The passenger side went very easy but the driver side was a PITA even after loosening the AC as suggested in the DIYs. I lowered and raised the engine and when I was about to give up (not really ...) I saw that there was another line in the way. It is the tube that runs the cable to open the lid. It can be unclipped (see second pic) and after doing so, the mount popped out very easily. The tube is not really flexible but after unclipping it just moved enough to make an "impossible" job look easy. When you are in there, you will know what I mean. This is the key learning that I had. If you struggle, just try it!
As you see, no big news except for the other DIY and my learning on unclipping the tube for the cable. I have not test driven the car but I am sure that it will be fine. Thanks again to all the good input via postings and PM. If you have the right tools and have jacked up the car before, there is no reason not do do this yourself.
Last edited by e9stibi; 12-23-2010 at 10:50 AM.
12-23-2010, 03:37 AM
#35
That top pic puts my mind at rest, as I understand the same Wevo part is used for C2 and C4? if so then they clearly hold the carrier at the same height so C2 to C4 should not require any spacers.
I too had the issue with removal of the old mounts being a complete PITA on the nearside. At the time I thought the cable tube was part of the shell, so struggled on with that in place!!
I too had the issue with removal of the old mounts being a complete PITA on the nearside. At the time I thought the cable tube was part of the shell, so struggled on with that in place!!
02-02-2011, 08:00 PM
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I got my car back today with the blue WEVO mounts installed. Just the short drive from the shop was fun. You get a much better feel / feedback from the engine. More direct driving experience. Love it.
It was no problem t replace the OEM from the C4S with the blue WEVO ones. No high adjustment needed.
Jack
It was no problem t replace the OEM from the C4S with the blue WEVO ones. No high adjustment needed.
Jack
