In addition to the do-it-yourself polyurethane bushing kit (which works well, if you have the time and energy), Schumacher Creative Services in Seattle produces a brand new urethane mount to replace PN 2892 471. The mount is laser cut, precision formed, welded, then powder coated. New urethane bushings are then installed, that feature a locking ring that mates to the metal tube to ensure accurate fitment. Assembly is finished by insertion of the inner metal tube, through which the long lower bolt passes.
It's really a beautiful piece of work. The part is robust and dimensionally correct. As mentioned, the kits from Mancini work well, but if you're short on time or don't have the patience to rework your original, the Schumacher piece comes out of the box ready to bolt in.
Rubber mounts are still available through the auto parts stores... my personal preference is Pioneer brand (available at Kragen/Advance and through PartsAmerica) and Anchor/Doan also has an offering. Unfortunately these imported pieces are not dimensionally stable, and don't last as long as an original, especially in high horsepower or heavy car applications. Schumacher has the rubber import pieces available as well.
Schumacher can be reached on 206/364-7151. You can see the mount at www.engine-swaps.com, by clicking on the "Urethane Tranny Mount" selection. Be advised that the mount shown on the web site had orange urethane bushings; the production pieces are black.
Steve Charette
In a message dated 9/2/02 3:56:07 PM Pacific Daylight Time, mailing-list-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
From: "Chris Boekhout" <charger69@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: IML: Fuselage Transmission Mount tip
Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 17:32:56 -0500
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I recently discovered my transmission mount on my 72 Lebaron was torn to =
shreds, the vibration in the driveline was a dead giveaway, Having =
already used a polyurethane insert on one of my "lesser" Chrysler =
products, I decided to give this a try on my Lebaron, since the mount on =
my Imp looks exactly like the one in my Charger, I figured there was a =
good chance it would fit, I was right, it fit like it was made for it, =
vibration is GONE! It's an easy fix, and cheap at $14.95 here's the =
link: http://store.yahoo.com/chucker54/tranmoun1.html =20
It's part number ENE5-1101G listed for 71 and up a,b,e bodies, but it =
fits the IMPERIALS !
You have to re-use the metal shell of your original mount and press in =
the two halves of the new one, then slide the steel tube through both =
halves, despite what the instructions say, the best way to remove the =
old rubber is to set it on fire with a propane torch and toss it out in =
the driveway, it will burn for almost an hour, when it goes out, a =
little wire brushing is all that is needed to clean it up ( I used a =
small wire brush in my die grinder) then both halves and the tube press =
in by hand-really a slick little item. I hope this helps someone else =
who has this problem and if this info has already been posted this to =
the IML, please ignore this post.
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