Transmission mounts for 1994 348

Lol!

Don't feal bad. Nobody responded probably because they don't know. But thanks for letting the rest of us know where to go.

Say are you gonna post a DIY tread, with pics, when you changing the tranny mount?

 

Ricambi has that part number for sale on their website.
EDIT: Listed at zero dollars so probably not!
Larry

 

Try calling GT Car Parts in Arizona. (623) 780-2200

 

Did you try either T Rutlands or Lyle Tanner? Sometimes you get lucky. Also you might find some recycled ones that will do.

 

Raising an old thread...

Eric, where did you end up with your search for these trans mounts? And at what cost if you're willing to share?

From what I've found so far they're NLA.

T. Rutlands has an item listed by this part number on ebay but they've pictured the wrong item (showing an engine mount, which should be less than $600).

Here's the correct item (139230):
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Hey, I know that photograph.

 

But do you know where one can buy the parts?

Seriously, even though I don't need them right now, I'm curious.

To the OP, those look a lot like some BMW rear subframe bushings. Probably more trouble than you want to go to, but if you can't find them elsewhere you might be able to machine polyurethane BMW bushes to fit.

 

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A proactive approach is my plan. While I don't need these mounts right now it would be good to know of their availability. Fortunately the 348 doesn't eat these things like some of my previous cars.

 

It would be great if someone could provide dimensions so we could do some comparisons as time & opportunity permit.

 

BMW E32 rear subframe bushes: OD 80mm, ID 15 mm, Length 74 mm.
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If these are a match, we can add this to the 348 parts list.

 

*bump.... so, are they a match?

 

Great question!

Surely someone has a used 348 upper mount bushing that they can measure for us all.

 

At 12.95 (google search) each x'2, worth the gamble! I've spent more on a few bad drinks in an evening.

 

IIRC, wasn't there an older fiat model that used the same basic transmission as a 348. ? That may be a possible source thru fiat.Maybe it was an alfa , damn I know for sure that I read this somewhere, just cant find or remember where.

 

There are quite a few BMW models that use similar rear subframe bushes but they are of different dimensions, so there are several potential replacements right there. Even if none are an exact fit it would likely be possible to fabricate pieces to replace the Ferrari mount that use a BMW bush instead of the original.

There are a number of companies that make polyurethane replacement bushes or BMWs and other cars so that's yet another avenue to investigate. Also, I've heard of people injecting liquid urethane into the voids on stock bushes in order to reduce the flex built into factory rubber bushes. It apparently works better than you might think, although I don't know how long it lasts. Might be something to look into as a means of repairing a failing mount if you catch it before it fails completely.

 

An alternative is gotta be out there somewhere.

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I tried to measure the diameter of the original mounts (in situ, not very accurate) and I think they are a few mm smaller than the BMW mount. Looks like it is possible to make them fit by machining the outer sleeve down but it seems that it would make it very thin. BMW mounts are also obviously shorter than the originals (which may not really matter). In any case, the best is if someone can provide the measurements of the original mount.

 

If they're few mm smaller then maybe e30 rear subframe bushes might work. No idea if they're smaller than the e32 bushes but they may well be since its a smaller/lighter chassis.