Should I be worried?
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Should I be worried?
Everyday it's something new. While removing my driver's side exhaust manifold, I found the engine mount bolt just hanging there. It's not connected to anything, so I am surprised it hasn't fallen out. Has anyone seen this bolt work itself out? Does this mean my motor mounts are shot? Looks like I won't be driving for a bit longer...
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Have to admit that's a news one on me, but bolts come loose sometimes. If you have no other reason to believe there is anything wrong with the mount, I would tighten it up and go on with my life.
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Yikes, is there supposed to be a bolt there? I don't have my assembly manual in front of me, but if that's the case I am super lucky that between this and the 13 year old tires, nothing catastrophic happened while bringing the car home!
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Good news, no bolts are sheared off, and the main bolt is in tact (although very loose). It was hard to see with the exhaust in place! I noticed that I do have two different mounts from left to right. Is one better than the other? Should I replace both while my exhaust is apart?
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Good to know, that's what I was looking for. I may just buy two of that type, and replace both. I've got a cherry picker, so it shouldn't be too bad of a job. Hopefully no more nasty surprises for a while. For those that have done motor mounts, is it one of those "more than meets the eye" type jobs?
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I would buy quality mounts and ARP bolts. I put them in with BLUE lock tight, They haven't had an issue in 15 years on my truck - same motor.
I did the same on my 71 and 68. 72 has original's in good condition.
Just my thoughts..
I did the same on my 71 and 68. 72 has original's in good condition.
Just my thoughts..
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not a gravy job if your putting in the plug wires and shields in the proper place. I unbolted mine and lifted the motor and when I put it back the front bolts on both side wouldn't line up. After fussing with it for a couple of hours I lifted it again pulled the horizontal bolt and reattached it to the block, then put the horizontal bolt back in. What should have been a gravy job wouldn't cooperate. Don't take anything for granted. Its a gravy job after its done and went smoothly. Good luck. Hope its easy and uneventful!!