Motor Support while changing mounts

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Jun 27, 2015 | 11:55 PM

mijohnst

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Motor Support while changing mounts

I've been doing some work around the engine (thanks for the support from you all) and now it's time to get to the motor mounts.

If I gas my C3 too much, the fan hits the shroud. After inspecting, I think the mounts are original. I don't have a cherry picker and I'm trying to decide how I'm going to support the engine safely. Some videos show people putting wood under the oil pan and lifting the engine about an inch but I'm really nervous about doing something like that. Anyone have a recommendation?

Jun 28, 2015 | 12:39 AM

BOOT77

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Loosen both, but only do one at a time and use the wood block & jack method. I did both that way, it's not gonna fall out.

Jun 28, 2015 | 01:43 AM

mijohnst

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To verify, you mean using the wood block and jack under the oil pan, right?

Jun 28, 2015 | 02:02 AM

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To verify, you mean using the wood block and jack under the oil pan, right?

Yes and I meant the main mount to frame bolt you loosen, not the mount to block bolts.

Jun 29, 2015 | 12:50 AM

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Thanks very much for the advice! Worked perfectly. The only issue that I had was when I installed the new one. I put the long bold through first before bolting the three in the block first and the holes wouldn't line up. It took me about an hour and 2000 swear words before I figured out the correct order. Live and learn I guess. Thanks very much for the help.

Jun 29, 2015 | 02:22 AM

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NP, I've learned a lot from this forum and gotten good advice on stuff myself so I always try and help out where I can

Jun 29, 2015 | 09:14 AM

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I agree. This is a great collection of people here. ALWAYS helpful!

Nov 24, 2019 | 04:40 PM

RBF59

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Replacing an oil pan in a 08 Corvette convertible

I'm trying to find out the truth on how much work it is to replace the oil pan in my 08 Corvette. I've seen more people have jacked up the engine a little bit too get the screws loose and oil pan out. Without removing the entire front suspension and cross arm support. Can anybody tell me the correct and most cost-effective way to do this project?

THANKS,

Rick