G50 transmission mount question

[72T]

The 101 projects book and my searches here have left me still questioning whether I can replace the tranny mounts on my '87 by myself. I'm at about a 2.5 mechanic level using the book's scale of skill. Specifically, I'm wondering since I don't have a press, will I be able to get the new mounts into the bracket in an appropriate way with just hand power? Or am I better off going consideration #2, which could be buying a new bracket with mounts installed from WEVO? Any advice appreciated.

My car is strictly street, so I'm looking at WEVO blues. Any opinions there?

[ganun]

I have an 87 and I am pretty sure that the trans mount is a one piece aluminum with the 2 mounts in place
You replace the whole thing not the individual mounts like older 915 cars.

[Lyle O]

This is indeed the case, and buying the crossmember with mounts from Porsche is an eye-watering experience. WEVO is a great alternative (that I took advantage of a number of years ago): you send them your crossmember, and they send you back a beautifully reconditioned part, with their cushions installed, and mount hardware. Much more reasonable and very nice product.

https://www.wevo.com/Products/ChassisProducts/WevoChassisProducts-G50SSTransBeam.htm

[steely]

Pelican was selling PEL-RSRMTM as a G50 trans mount kit, now they're listed as engine mounts, so research this (call them?) to be sure as things may have changed when I did it 8 years ago, if you intend to pursue.

Each side is 2-pieces, and you have to cut out the original ones as they were pressed in.
It was more of a pain in the a** than a technical challenge.
Afterward, I feel like the trans may have been a tiny bit higher (helping the shifting) as it seemed easier to shift, but I felt like I got a little more trans noise transmitted.

I jacked the car, then the trans, then supported trans with blocks.
Removed the long bolts on end, then the 13mm nuts. Two studs did come out so I cleaned and replaced these. I cleaned the mount and cut out the old bushings. New bushing went on, large on bottom. Finger tight all first then, torque long bolts 58 ft-lbs & 13mm nuts to 18 ft-lb.

My original large washers were rusted so I got new ones and RTV'd the underside to prevent water from getting in.

HTH
PS I got an opportunity to clean things up around there and to replace the torn shifter boot in the rear (in pic).