Author Topic: Engine mounts (Read 2820 times)

...joe · « **Reply #10 on:** 10 November 2004, 15:59 »

shouldn't be too bad but like benjam_in said the bolt are pretty tight as they tend to get all kinds of sh!t thrown at them. also i managed to snap one of the bolts going through the alloy bracket thing, which didn't help matters at all!
get out there witha load of WD40 and let it all soak in before you have a crack at it. should make things easier!

Veedubgt18v · « **Reply #11 on:** 10 November 2004, 18:01 »

i just did all mine in a garage cos i couldnt be arsed, its cold, cost me 153 total, solid front solid gear hydro rear, loads smoother now and easier to change gear and it doesnt pop out of fourth if i cane it

do all 3

dubslug · « **Reply #12 on:** 10 November 2004, 21:48 »

sounds like i got one left to do then lol

rustynuts · « **Reply #13 on:** 10 November 2004, 21:58 »

This is what needs to be done, remove 3 bolts from the top connecting the supposrting arm to the mount, then its a matter of supporting the engine with a jack. The arm needs to be removed to give space to get the mount out. Then undo the central bolt if you can get to it properly with the tools you have. Allow for lots of skin loss and ear muffs for the neighbours so they don't hear the swearing!

Most the time its the front mount that causes the most movement. Always try that one first.

Tucker · « **Reply #14 on:** 11 November 2004, 11:41 »

Top job, not done it yet as it was dark by the time i got home, going to do it on sat, Will do the front first

then she whats she like

thanks for the help people

Tucker

benjam_in · « **Reply #15 on:** 11 November 2004, 11:47 »

front ones quite simple! compared to the rear one! go for it it makes so much difference!

Tucker · « **Reply #16 on:** 11 November 2004, 11:51 »

I have done a front one on my mates a month or two ago and was a pi$$ of pi$$, I just needed a bit of advice on the rear as i have never done one befor.

I'm hoping that it make a big differance so i can take the rear back and some some money back

Tucker

benjam_in · « **Reply #17 on:** 11 November 2004, 12:07 »

yea i changed a subframe n steering rack before n that envolved changing the rear engine mount! but was a bit more hardcore! lol also done my rear engine mount this summer! where abouts r u located mate?

Tucker · « **Reply #18 on:** 11 November 2004, 12:09 »

Down south in Devon

rustynuts · « **Reply #19 on:** 12 November 2004, 23:44 »

Removing the drivers side drive shaft makes doing the back one a lot easier as gives a lot more space. Just a bit of advice i could have done with before doing mine.

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