firstorbit

I made a video on replacing the engine mounts with aftermarket semi-solid mounts on my 996 that I wanted to share:
Let me know what you think. A couple issues I ran into were:
- having the engine drop a bit on one side and not being able to thread the new mount without jacking up the side with a second jack.
- spinning the square at the bottom of the mount out of position causing it to not sit in the mount hole properly

Here's the mounts I used: "Torque Solution" brand engine mounts: http://amzn.to/2iNXk96

Cintel7

Thank you. Your video makes look so easy.
I will do this myself.
Would you mind sharing what engine mount you are installing and why you chose that instead of the stock rubber one?

firstorbit

thanks. It is easy compared to other maintenance jobs like spark plugs.

i used "Torque Solution" brand engine mounts with the polyurethane inserts. You can get them here: http://amzn.to/2iNXk96
I went with these mainly because i read decent reviews, low price, and preferred a bit firmer drive line. Check out my other video of my impressions driving after installation:

Function-First

Just a helpful installation tip - It's a good idea to swap out 1 side at a time so that the engine does not move out of position too much. That will help ease assembling everything back together.

todcp

Thanks for the video and the advice on one side at a time; I was thinking one side at a time would be wise. Doing my mounts this week.

firstorbit

thanks. Yeah i did mine one at a time even though it might not have been apparent in the video.

Slakker

FYI, for ghetto semi-solid engine mounts:

-Drill hole in the top of a worn out stock mount
- flush out thoroughly with alcohol and allow to dry
- refill with 3M window weld and allow to cure
- reinstall and enjoy

I know it’s a hack, but for $25 it still accomplished the same thing. And while you are at it, you might as well fill in the gaps on your transmission mount to make it good as new.

If I remember correctly it’s hardness is around 60A shore. McMaster-Carr also carries flexible urethane in various hardnesses as well.