Which trans mounts did you use with 01e swap?

[Fastguy]

I purchased the 2.7t 034motorsports 01e trans mounts a while ago when I was planning to do a widebody 2.7 swap. Setting these mounts side by side with the oem rs6 tip mounts shows the 01e mount about half as tall. Now that I have the subframe in and everything bolts down, the right side trans bracket sits right down to the top of the mount. The driver side, however, has a decent gap between the trans bracket and the top of the trans mount. Not really sure what's going on. Either mounts are wrong ones, the aftermarket steel brackets I sourced from audis4parts are incorrect, or (least likely) the subframe is not bolted correctly.

Just wondering if stock tip mounts should work with the 01e?

[SteveKen]

The 2.7T mounts are too low. It's not a manual vs. tip thing. It's a 2.7T vs. 4.2 issue. You need specific ones for the 4.2. I've got the 034 mounts and they are just the 2.7T mounts with delrin spacers on top of them.

[ttboost]

I'm pretty sure I used everything from a A6 2.7t. I bought aftermarket engine mounts with the sensor delete too. Possible that the newer engine mounts are a little lower, to make up the space? I never notice this problem on my swap. Everything fell into place?

[Fastguy]

The 2.7T mounts are too low. It's not a manual vs. tip himg. It's a 2.7T vs. 4.2 issue. You need specific ones for the 4.2. I've got the 034 mounts and they are just the 2.7T mounts with delrin soacers on top of them.

So then I should be able to put the rs6 oem mounts back in?

[SteveKen]

So then I should be able to put the rs6 oem mounts back in?

Yes, or ask 034 for the spacers and longer bolts.

[ttboost]

Yes, you can use your OEM RS6 mounts, but you know as soon as you get it back together, you will get an engine mount code. Just buy the aftermarket RS6 mounts and delete the sensor. The new mounts come with the bypass plug to plug into your harness. Done.

[Bigglezworth]

Yes, you can use your OEM RS6 mounts, but you know as soon as you get it back together, you will get an engine mount code. Just buy the aftermarket RS6 mounts and delete the sensor. The new mounts come with the bypass plug to plug into your harness. Done.

That's for the engine mounts. The tranny mounts don't have sensors.

[ttboost]

That's for the engine mounts. The tranny mounts don't have sensors.

Nope. Just use O1E brackets & trans mounts.

[P1054]

If I recall correctly, I used the transmission mount brackets from the A6 2.7T donor car (so 01E trans mount brackets), and the actual transmission mounts from the RS6 (so stock RS6 trans mounts). Engine mounts were stock RS6 all around. Everything lined up perfectly.

[Bigglezworth]

The 2.7 sits in the chassis differently than the 4.2. You merely need to ensure you are using mounts for a 4.2 engine for both engine and transmission. You can see the difference below. The 2.7 is shallower in height than the 4.2 tranny mounts.

2.7 mounts


4.2 mounts

[Fastguy]

I emailed 034 about the delrin spacers. Have not received a reply. Checked out oe rs6 mounts and they are leaking oil- so don't think I should reuse those. if I order another full set but for 4.2 is the black thing in the pic the spacer? http://store.034motorsport.com/trans...s4-s6-rs6.html

[Fastguy]

I emailed 034 about the delrin spacers. Have not received a reply. Checked out oe rs6 mounts and they are leaking oil- so don't think I should reuse those. if I order another full set but for 4.2 is the black thing in the pic the spacer? http://store.034motorsport.com/trans...s4-s6-rs6.html

Correction to previous post. After review, dirty water is not the same thing as oil/hydraulic fluid. I picked up the mount and saw what looked to be an oily substance drip on to the floor. Seeing this, I assumed some sort of hydraulic fluid inside the mount as is the case with the engine mounts. I now think the oe trans mounts are simply rubber pads? I further assume the "upgrade" to another brand of rubber mount (like those 034 sells) is to stiffen the mount?

[Bigglezworth]

Correction to previous post. After review, dirty water is not the same thing as oil/hydraulic fluid. I picked up the mount and saw what looked to be an oily substance drip on to the floor. Seeing this, I assumed some sort of hydraulic fluid inside the mount as is the case with the engine mounts. I now think the oe trans mounts are simply rubber pads? I further assume the "upgrade" to another brand of rubber mount (like those 034 sells) is to stiffen the mount?

Correct.