[Shotimes] Motor Mount replacement

[Zach Leahy]

On 5/25/05, Peter Chase <pbchase@gmail.com> wrote:
> Is replacing the motor mounts a weekend-in-the-driveway type job, or
> is it something thats a lot easier with a lift?  

Can be done in the driveway, but you will need a way to lift the
engine a bit.  A support brace like for the clutch job, or a floor
jack under the oil pan.  Be careful and do them one at a time, and not
"I'll take em all out then put em all in" cause then when the engine
falls off the jack and crushes you to death you will know you forgot
to think :)



Also, would there be
> any efficiencies with replacing the subframe bushings at the same
> time?  

Not a lot as the only thing you really have going is that the car is
already jacked up.

I've already got the bushings, and I'm trying to decide if I
> should order new mounts and replace them at the same time as the
> bushings.

Your call.  Mounts (all 3) should take a few of hours working at the
"Wrench...  socket....  Beer...." kinda pace.

 Alternatively, I could wait until the clutch goes out,and
> then have whatever shop does the clutch (probably FPS since I'm in
> Atlanta) do the mounts and bushings while they're in there.

Least amount of work, easiest time to do both the motor mounts and the
SFBs as the subframe must be removed.  Is your clutch failing?



> Thanks,


You're welcome

Z