motor mount ?'s

Post by **SoCal_Cabby** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 12:42 am

i think my motor mounts crapped out on me.

i priced them but how difficult is it to replace the tranny mount? i have a press to do the left and right mouns so that shouldn't be a problem

1lowcab · Post by **1lowcab** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 10:39 am

the tranny mount is pretty easy, if you can do the pass side mount then the tranny mount is a piece of cake!!!!

Post by **Calimus** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 7:50 pm

Drivers side mount is an absolute PITA. Aside from needing a press to do it properly, you have to remove the timing belt cover, timing belt, and intermediate shaft gear from what I can tell since the mounting plate runs behind all of that. I'll know for sure this week, I'll post pictures.

Post by **SoCal_Cabby** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 1:29 am

got the pics yet?

Post by **Calimus** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 11:51 am

Pics didn't turn out well, will retake tonight. However, you don't have to remove the intermediate shaft gear. There are two bolts above it that will have to be removed however. Once those are out, tug hard and it will slide out. Back in, won't be easy though. I have the engine out of the car so I really can't say how difficult it will be to get it back in with the engine still in the car.

Do make sure to support the engine with a hoist or at least with a jack underneath. Oh and remember that the oil pans on these cars isn't a good jack spot as they are easily crushed.

I think Techtonic Tuning also sells the motor mounts already pressed into their brackets, it's a decent bit more expensive but if you don't have access to at 12 ton press, it might be worth the extra $$. I'm going to buy a press since $130 for a press will save me frustraition on mounts and wheel bearing in the future.

Post by **SoCal_Cabby** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 7:37 pm

i have the monts and a press in my garage

Post by **kuklaki** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 11:11 pm

We are going to have to wait unitl after Xmas for a press. By the time we are finished buying all these tools, we'll be able to open our garage for business!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 1:35 am

what makes you think motor mounts are bad??

front mout is cake.
rear mount is cake.
the side mounts are troublesome.
if you get the mounts you can remove the brackets and have a machine shop press them in for pocket change...

PDX Cabby · Post by **PDX Cabby** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 1:36 am

odd... never said to log out... oh well...