1991 L98 motor mount replacement secrets
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Melting Slicks
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1991 L98 motor mount replacement secrets
Hello to the forum,
So.... I have determined that I need to remove and replace the left side motor mount. The FSM makes it sound simple. Does not mention removing exhaust. Just a support the engine and unbolt them type of thing. When I look under the car, it looks like getting to the three bolts attaching the mount to the engine is difficult to do. Looks like long extensions and universal joint socket set stuff, maybe a custom made wrench too. Anyone have some secrets to share on this?
Steve
So.... I have determined that I need to remove and replace the left side motor mount. The FSM makes it sound simple. Does not mention removing exhaust. Just a support the engine and unbolt them type of thing. When I look under the car, it looks like getting to the three bolts attaching the mount to the engine is difficult to do. Looks like long extensions and universal joint socket set stuff, maybe a custom made wrench too. Anyone have some secrets to share on this?
Steve
I'd like to know too in case it ever comes up.
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Melting Slicks
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Small hands for sure
Steve.
Safety Car
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Speaking of humor, I had to laugh when I saw the torque specs shown in my '84 FSM. It shows the torque of the tru-bolt different than the torque for the nut on that same bolt!! Good trick!! (FYI, you can't get a torque wrench in there anyway!)
Racer
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That is where the calibrated forearm comes into play...
