997 top mounts on a 996 C4s/Turbo

[stevepen]

After this thread I'm really thinking of changing mine now. Is it an easy job?

Any walkthroughs around?

 

[baldlemur]

997 top mounts on a 996 C4S/Turbo

My front strut top mounts needed replacing recently and as a result of this thread i bought the top mounts for a 996 C4S and a 997 C4S from Design 911 and gave them to my indy to see if the 997 ones would work and save me some money. Although the 2 sets are very similar in shape and the bolts do line up, the indy felt that the 'internal structure' (presumably the rubber bushes) did look a bit different and he wondered if this could be related to the fact that other parts of the 997 front suspension are a bit different/sturdier in their construction??? So, to cut a long story short, I decided to stick with the 996 ones, just to be on the safe side, and returned the 997 ones for a refund. Maybe someone else will be braver than me and report back on their findings...

 

[wasz]

I bet there is a subtle difference as you say.

But new 997 mounts will be a whole lot better than aged 996 mounts!

Most people on here are happy to run Meyle coffin arms, these are different in weight and obviously the bushes are a bit different to OE TRW ones.

You pays your money etc...

 

[stevepen]

I changed mine on the C4 last weekend. Easy to do about 1/2 hour each side and put in new top mount bearings while I was at it.

 

[chriscoates81]

:sad: just when i thought i was in for a cheap fix!

is there a 997 top mount equivalent for a c4 with the 030 suspension?

or am i doomed to the 996 tax lol

I'm sure m030 is the same it's x74 that are different.

 

[deMort]

Just my 2 pennys worth ..

Porsche use the same part numbers for the same item .. you will often find a 996 part number item being fitted to a 997 .

If the part numbers are different then its because there is a difference , it may not be obvious but there usually is a difference .

Just my opinion anyways .

 

[maldren]

Just my 2 pennys worth ..

Porsche use the same part numbers for the same item .. you will often find a 996 part number item being fitted to a 997 .

If the part numbers are different then its because there is a difference , it may not be obvious but there usually is a difference .

Just my opinion anyways .

Which begs the question, was the 997 part an improvement or just different?

 

[Harv]

Geez have you still not bought a couple of these to find out yet, the old units must have dissolved by now?

I'd say they are virtually identical judging by the pictures.

The 997 is a different car and I can't see Porsche putting 996 part numbered bits onto it (just my gut feeling) even if they are identical.

I did happen to spot proper 996/turbo top mount units on ebay the other day for £130 a piece but can't find the link right now c:

 

[burton4130]

Just to update and add to this thread, the original 997 C4/C4S Gen1 part numbers have superseded to the gen2 number.

997 343 01502 & 997 343 01602 from Porsche £169 for the pair !!

Very Glad someone on the Facebook - Porsche 996 carrera owners club linked this thread.

cheers

 

[burton4130]

997 front strut top mounts fitted with no adverse effects. mounts looked the same as old 996 units which were removed. happy

 

[RWD_cossie_wil]

Is this just fronts or rears as well?

Looking to replace my 996 turbo top mounts soon so looking these 997 items if they will work? :thumb:

 

[chriscoates81]

Is this just fronts or rears as well?

Looking to replace my 996 turbo top mounts soon so looking these 997 items if they will work? :thumb:

Im in the same boat with my turbo. Ive seen normal 996 mounts for the turbo listed on design911 for £109 each which seems pretty good. Im going to ring up OPC and see what they say. I cant find anyone on here thats fitted the 997 mounts to a turbo.

 

[RWD_cossie_wil]

Is this just fronts or rears as well?

Looking to replace my 996 turbo top mounts soon so looking these 997 items if they will work? :thumb:

Im in the same boat with my turbo. Ive seen normal 996 mounts for the turbo listed on design911 for £109 each which seems pretty good. Im going to ring up OPC and see what they say. I cant find anyone on here thats fitted the 997 mounts to a turbo.

Doing mine soon, just going to order 4x 997 versions & see how I get in, can always sell them on or return if no good.

 

[lenny]

Having 997 top mounts done on my 996 C4S this week along with full suspension refurb. I'll let you know how I get on with these mounts... hopefully before next Tuesday as I am off on a week's holiday....!!! :thumb:

 

[chriscoates81]

Any update on if the mounts fit. Design911 suggest a C4, C4s and turbo share the same mount (at least in 996 format).