ginch

So I backed out of my driveway this morning and scraped the exhaust tip. Thought it was kind of weird as I normally never scrape. Went to put gas in it and noticed the drivers side exhaust was hanging about 3 inches lower than the passenger side.



The motor mounts were replaced last year with new mounts purchased from Pelican. Could it be that the mount is bad already? I didn't see any fluid on the ground or under the car. Confused!
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Any ideas?

Derek

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Hi Derek,

Without seeing it for myself, all I can offer is an educated guess, but it does look like a failed engine mount to me (unless the current one is loose).

Did you use genuine Porsche factory ones or OEM equivalents?

nine9six

Carrying a load load low is supposed to be a good thing, but not when its so far rearward

ginch

I used an OEM equivalent ( Corteco ) that I bought from Pelican.

OverBoosted28

Hopefully the nut just came off and not the mounts broken

Ed Hughes

This will be interesting to hear outcome on. Please keep us updated.

ginch

Ok well just went outside to take another look. The motor mount is torn in half. The rubber insert ripped right out of the metal mount. I can stick my whole hand between those two sections! Now my next question is whether its safe to drive it to get it fixed?

Ed Hughes

No way do you drive-flatbed!

KNS

I wouldn't drive it. Return it to Pelican for your money back and get genuine Porsche mounts.

Ed Hughes

PS- if that one split, imagine if the other one let go, while handling all of the weight at a cocked-up angle.

JasonAndreas

Wow! Can you post a photo?


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P-daddy

Sheeit! I'd throw a jack under there to support the engine until you can flatbed it to a shop. Forget these Porsche-supplier mounts. Go RS or WEVO.

ginch

I'll post a pic once I remove them. Now the next question is should I go with stock OEM or try RS mounts? Tried black top wevos before and hated them. With my windows up they sounded like the motor was knocking for some reason. I don't believe the RS mounts are as hard though so they might be better for me.

kjr914

If you're sensitive to any added cabin noise, just go with OE/OEM. The RS gave me a bit more cabin noise, not massively different, but noticeable.

Cemoto

That sucks and new mounts to boot!

Glad you found the problem quickly.

Regards,

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