Front Gearbox Mount – BMW 3 & 5 Series | VAICO V20-1042 (OE 23 71 1 175 939)

VAICO V20-1042 Front Gearbox Mount – BMW

The VAICO V20-1042 is a gearbox mount listed for BMW models. Vierol, the company behind VAICO, catalogues it as a gearbox mount. Vierol gives the fitting position as front; it is a rubber-metal mount.

A gearbox mount connects the gearbox to the body and damps the vibration and structure-borne noise that pass into the body. Together with the engine mounts, gearbox mounts form the damping connection of the engine and gearbox with the chassis and hold both secure in every driving situation.

Replaces: BMW 23 71 1 175 939, 23 71 1 130 205, 23 71 1 131 664 and 22 31 6 771 221 (also listed as 1 175 939 and 1 130 205)

Listed for: BMW

Vierol lists it for particular models and versions only, so check the full list in the compatibility section before ordering.

Specification

Fits
BMW

• Fitting position: Front
• Mounting type: Rubber-Metal Mount

Specification as published by the manufacturer.

Fitment notes

Vierol lists some of these BMW numbers against another VAICO mount as well, so match the fitting position as well as the number on your old mount before ordering.

Fitting: Professional fitting recommended. See clause 15.6 of our online parts terms.

Common Questions

Is this an engine mount?

No. It is a gearbox mount: Vierol, the company behind VAICO, catalogues the V20-1042 as a mount for the gearbox.

Where does it fit?

On BMW models: Vierol gives the fitting position as front. The full vehicle list is in the compatibility section of this listing.

Which OE numbers does it replace?

BMW 23 71 1 175 939, 23 71 1 130 205, 23 71 1 131 664 and 22 31 6 771 221 (also listed as 1 175 939 and 1 130 205). The full list is in the cross-reference section of this listing.

What are the signs of a worn gearbox mount?

Car makers' service bulletins describe two signs. One is a clunk when shifting into Drive or Reverse or under heavy acceleration, from a broken gearbox mount letting the gearbox move more than normal. The other is a creaking noise at load change, from movement in the gearbox mount.

How long does delivery take?

Despatched in 7-10 working days from order. This item comes direct from our European distributor rather than from our own shelf.

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Reference Number: ET3411