[Supras] installing MKIV engine mounts experience

[Rich Peacock]

If pics are possible, send me a copy too.
-Rich


Jeff Mohler wrote:
> pictures of the modification holes would be _gold_ dude...its 2007 now.  ;)
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> On 5/2/07, khalida1 at aol.com <khalida1 at aol.com> wrote:
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>> Hi!
>>      I just finished installing the 98 MKIV engine mounts on my 90 T.  The
>> part number for the mounts that I got form Jeff is 12360-46111.  The cost is
>> something like $54 each.  These mounts are much firmer and cheaper than the
>> MK3's liquid filled (89+ models).   The mounts basically fit with no major
>> problems (I have to thank the person on the list that provided the tip about
>> using the 98 mounts and I am sorry I don't recall their name right
>> now).  The only modification that was required was to drill a hole with a
>> 9/32" drill bit in the engine brackets.  This was necessary because the 98
>> engine mounts have a guide pin, for the bracket side, which is on the
>> opposite side of the MK3's engine mounts.  Additionally, the location of the
>> hole to be drilled is at the edge of the bracket, so you have to position
>> the drill bit such that the center of the circle is about 1/8" from the edge
>> (so its more like a notch at the edge of the bracket).  The next tricky
>> thing is its takes trial and error to actually get the hole location
>> perfect.  My measurements were off such that I had to redrill and move the
>> center of the hole towards the front of the car, and then it just fit
>> nicely.
>>      I have to wrap up a couple of other things before I can run the car
>> and give feedback on how it feels compared the MK3 engine mounts.
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>> Regards,
>> /Khalid 90 T, with stiffer engine mounts 8)
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