Fitting new engine mounting
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I have to fit a new nearside engine mounting at the weekend. Any tips?
Chris
Chris
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I did mine a few years ago and it was pretty straight forward which is good 'cuz I'm not a real mechanic. I drove the car up on ramps and then used a small rolling hydraulic jack to move the engine up or down and take the load. I did 90% of the work from underneath the car. Make sure you put the mount on the proper side of the frame mount.
Also, if I recall properly, there are some threads on this site concerning slight variations in the mounts, make sure your new one is identical to the old one.
Also, if I recall properly, there are some threads on this site concerning slight variations in the mounts, make sure your new one is identical to the old one.
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Pretty straightforward job. As the previous comment said, a jack under the sump (with suitable peice of wood) to take the weight, & undo the bolts. Assemble the new one loose so that all bolts are properly engaged in the block & threads don't cross. Careful that bits don't fall down the side of the chassis member, never to be seen again!
It can be a fiddle, jiggling it about to get all the spacers in place & bolts engaged. Should take about an hour..... if all goes well.
Jeremy
It can be a fiddle, jiggling it about to get all the spacers in place & bolts engaged. Should take about an hour..... if all goes well.
Jeremy
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Why only fitting one mount??? they don`t cost the earth .One new one may knock out the other .
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When fitting engine mounts I drill the holes that mount to the chassis a couple of millimetre larger than they are supplied with. This makes lining the holes up with the chassis holes and getting the bolts through so much easier.
regards
Rohan
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Rohan
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rgh0 - Coveted Fifth Gear
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Hi John, if I used emoticons I'd put the big smiley one right,,, here.... Do you own any German cars? I gotta say with Lotuses if it ain't broke don't fix it. Why change two mounts if only one is broken? (insert small round yellow devil image here) Eric
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