Can I modify a 3.2 Carrera Cabriolet Engine mount to Solid type

[Blackbyrd]

I have a Carrera Cabriolet engine mount and I want to make it a solid mount


Can I modify this mount so that my engine mount is solid ?


I was thinking of Drilling 4 holes and adding the bolts/nuts like the solid type and cutting all the shock type stuff off.
Keep the bolts for the donut hole as well

Green = original threads
Yellow= new holes for Bolts/Nuts
Red= Cut off




These images were borrowed from an ebay auction




Any one done this before ?

This is all for my current project Dropped ROW 3.2 engine rebuiling trans + "while in there"

engine mount will be mated with the

Rebel Racing Engine mounts
Rebel Racing engine mounts!

[1982911SCTarga]

Why not trade (with some cash in it for you) for a standard engine mount? The cabriolet engine mount and associated items are much more rare.

Brian

[djdsc]

Why bother? The standard mounting bars are cheep, the same for almost 20 years and available from the recyclers like EASY.

[Blackbyrd]

I got all the tools laying around to do the job
But I don't have all the cash to buy another one...

Shops want an arm and a leg + I need to do this by tomorrow 9/17or tonight

It would take too long to get a piece...
According to PET the Item i need is specific to Carrera not 74-83

[Blackbyrd]

(Black Flag: Nervous break down)


I did it anyways !

This mount feels pretty thick (more so than I remember a Coupe version)

I put the mount on a vice, Drilled the holes where I wanted them

It took 4 different drill bit sizes
4 10mm nuts
4 washers
4 locking washers
4 10mm nuts

While I was at it, I removed the shock mount

It came out pretty good


This is what I started with
the shock was literally Blown! it could completely move with just a hand touch.



sorry about the pic
This is the hardware and 3 of the 4 drill bits used


Holes drilled before going to the last bit




Cutting off the shock mount



Final Product !

Not too bad
Eventually I will get the proper engine mount.. but for now this will do better than what I had.



Mounted on the engine


I'm hope this makes a bigger difference

[Ferrino]

I have always wondered what the shock on my engine mount is for and have now learned that my 3.2 engine donor must have been a Cabriolet. My car is a Coupe and, with the engine currently out, I would like to return to a solid engine mounting solution. It looks like I would need to swap out both the crossbar AND the large bracket that attaches directly to the engine - correct? If so, where could I source both pieces, please? Thanks!

[Blackbyrd]

I'll sell you the pictured one already modified for $100 shipped
the non modified one is actually worth alot ( I didn't realize it at the time)

I'm swapping engines and got a new mount

[Ferrino]

Thanks, but I think I'd like to source a factory Coupe crossbar and console.

[BE911SC]

Originally Posted by Blackbyrd

the non modified one is actually worth alot ( I didn't realize it at the time)

The first response to your thread informed you, or should have, that the cabriolet mount is rare and thus worth more.

[Chuck.H]

Looks good! Keep in mind, per factory manual, when you install the engine, after the 4 engine mounts are tight, loosen your 4 bolts on the crossbar to let the engine 'settle' and not be tweaked by any angle you may have when you assembled the crossbar. Just loosen all 4 and then re-tighten them.

Chuck.H
'89 TurboLookTarga, 369k miles

[Ferrino]

Originally Posted by BE911SC

The first response to your thread informed you, or should have, that the cabriolet mount is rare and thus worth more.

How much is a typical asking price for the complete assy? i.e. crossbar, console, damper, rubber isolator etc..

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Ferrino

I have always wondered what the shock on my engine mount is for and have now learned that my 3.2 engine donor must have been a Cabriolet. My car is a Coupe and, with the engine currently out, I would like to return to a solid engine mounting solution. It looks like I would need to swap out both the crossbar AND the large bracket that attaches directly to the engine - correct? If so, where could I source both pieces, please? Thanks!

Its usually the other way around, a Cab that has the normal engine support.

Any Cab prior to 83 did not start their life as Cab, so if the conversion happened before 83, will have a solid engine support.

Yes the Cab version is almost 5 time more expansive ($737 vice $158).

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by Ferrino

How much is a typical asking price for the complete assy? i.e. crossbar, console, damper, rubber isolator etc..

I got lucky and got one with the Motor Mount Bracket for $200 delivered.

[zippy_gg]

What is gained by having a cab engine mount replaced with a coupe engine mount?
And what was the factory purpose for using a different mount for the cab?

[darrin]

This thread discusses why the cabs use a different engine mount Cab Owners, replaced your engine vibration damper?

As to why to switch to a solid mount, seems replacing it with a solid one on a non-cab would both reduce weight and complexity in the rear of the car (where you want to miminize weight, etc.)

[zippy_gg]

Thanks Darrin!