Front Engine Mount - PN confirmation

[986Rick]

Hi all--

I have a 2000 Boxster S (986) up on ramps downstairs.

In a bag next to me, I have the front engine mount for what appears to be a *987*

Part number is 987-375-023-04-M100

According to Pelican, this is an equivalent, but comparing what is (still installed) on my car, and this one, the 987 model appears to have an extra mounting hole (5) as opposed to the one on my car (4).

Can anyone verify that this is a legit substitute? Want to verify so I can--

a.) Be happy, and install the new mount as my Sunday project, or

b.) Be angry, and bring the part back along with my 250ft-lb torque wrench to help the dealer clean out his ear canal on Monday

Thanks!

-Rick

Edited March 9, 2008 by 986Rick

[986Rick]

NM...I decided to take a chance and go for it anyway. It fits--they just (apparently) added a 5th hole for the 987 e-mount, which just goes unused when mounting the part on on the 986 3.2.

Note to others: you will need two of the new style rubber "bumper gaskets" that fit between the yoke and mount if you get the 987-375-023-04-M100 e-mount, as the profile if the aluminum bolt-core has changed.

All the missed shifts are gone. The core on the old mount was completely sheared off. Took about 5 hours, and in retrospect, I probably would have disconnected the hot coolant return hoses to make access easier. Made for a **** fine Sunday project, though!

Thanks,

-Rick

Edited March 10, 2008 by 986Rick