Changing the front engine mount?

[funkyfive]

Has anyone done this and is it easy?

Any tips would be really helpful.

[thai-wronghorse]

It's the easiest engine mount i've ever changed, simply undo the top mount bolt, support the engine with a jack being careful not to crush the sump etc (On the end of the gearbox works well). Then remove the lower fixing bolt from the mount and slowly jack engine up just enough to pull the old mount from it's seating. Refitting is simply a reversal of this procedure as they say in the books. 

[funkyfive]

Fitted today very easy,

Just be aware you need to remove 3 bolts, and 3 nuts. He haynes manual says u need to remove the starter motor but thats not totally true.

Only took 45 minutes and saved me at least 200 quid, well chuffed!!

[doely85]

is it the same procedure for the 16v? as mine needs doing eventually and would like to attemp it myself

[Paul86S2]

is it the same procedure for the 16v? as mine needs doing eventually and would like to attemp it myself

yes exactly the same.

Paul

[mumbles]

good work team! 

thought about replacing mine as i had to remove it to get to the cranckshaft sensor but it was fine so just waxoiled it up and whacked it back on! 

[Shady Pioneer]

Thanks for putting this up, saved me asking as mine has sheared off, and now my engine sits low lol! Sump is about 3 inches of the floor :O

[snifferdog]

Even i managed to do mine and im not known for being great with the spanners! Its all pretty apparent what needs doing when you get under there.

[funkyfive]

Even i managed to do mine and im not known for being great with the spanners! Its all pretty apparent what needs doing when you get under there.

Totally agree!

[funkyfive]

Fitted today very easy,

Just be aware you need to remove 3 bolts, and 3 nuts. He haynes manual says u need to remove the starter motor but thats not totally true.

Only took 45 minutes and saved me at least 200 quid, well chuffed!!

I got the mount from euro car parts, it cost me 43 of the English Pounds.