Jacking up the motor with a Jack to change motor mounts
09-21-2009, 11:52 AM
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Jacking up the motor with a Jack to change motor mounts
Hello everyone.
Got a question. I would like to change motor mounts on my 1.6. I don't have a hoist so is it possible to just Jack the engine up with a floor Jack? I would put a piece of wood and maybe a piece of carpet to make sure I don't dent anything. Is this a BAD idea or someone done this before? I am really sick of my engine shaking like crazy when warming up and I practicaly can't shift to second above 5k, it's always a misshift.
Got a question. I would like to change motor mounts on my 1.6. I don't have a hoist so is it possible to just Jack the engine up with a floor Jack? I would put a piece of wood and maybe a piece of carpet to make sure I don't dent anything. Is this a BAD idea or someone done this before? I am really sick of my engine shaking like crazy when warming up and I practicaly can't shift to second above 5k, it's always a misshift.
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09-21-2009, 11:57 AM
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That will be fine.
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09-21-2009, 11:59 AM
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Good to know. Where should I position the Jack? Should I remove any pieces from the engine? Like coil pack? Any other things need to be loosened? Thanks again.
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09-21-2009, 12:15 PM
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Yes...3 hardassfucktogetout bolts per mount, that will take some finagling to get proper alignment back in.
Consider these in the "definitely ******* hand thread before tightening" category. That is unless you want to retap holes in the side of your block you can barely get to.
Use a lot of extensions and go in from wheel well...it's about like trying to penetrate hustler's sister.
Consider these in the "definitely ******* hand thread before tightening" category. That is unless you want to retap holes in the side of your block you can barely get to.
Use a lot of extensions and go in from wheel well...it's about like trying to penetrate hustler's sister.
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09-21-2009, 12:38 PM
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Good write up. So I guess I will have to remove the mani and downpipe to get to the drivers side motor mount, right? If I absolutly have to do it, there is no way I am doing this until winter time.
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09-21-2009, 04:14 PM
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Yeah, the realignment is a real ******* bitch. Jack up front of motor...jack up back of motor....pull on intake manifold...****!
That's why I stressed threading those bolts in by hand. You WILL be tempted to make it flush by getting threads started...and you WILL cross thread one this way since you'll be using a clusterfuck of every extension you and your neighbor own to get in there around fender, control arms, fender liner, starter and clutch lines.
Be patient.
That's why I stressed threading those bolts in by hand. You WILL be tempted to make it flush by getting threads started...and you WILL cross thread one this way since you'll be using a clusterfuck of every extension you and your neighbor own to get in there around fender, control arms, fender liner, starter and clutch lines.
Be patient.
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