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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 05:58 PM
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I'm wanting to install new motor mounts and want to know what all is involved in the replacement.

What needs to be removed, etc.

I imagine that I am not just gonna be able to jack up the engine and replace 'em, huh???

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Originally Posted by manley845
I'm wanting to install new motor mounts and want to know what all is involved in the replacement.

What needs to be removed, etc.

I imagine that I am not just gonna be able to jack up the engine and replace 'em, huh???

Thanks in advance
I'm also doing this, someone please chime in.
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I'm also doing this, someone please chime in.
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I took the nuts off the bottom of the mounts, then GENTLY jacked up on the motor with a big 2x6 board.

This let me loosen the mounts to the block. You can do it, even w/ the headers on the car.
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why would you want to change out the motor mounts?
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I took the nuts off the bottom of the mounts, then GENTLY jacked up on the motor with a big 2x6 board.

This let me loosen the mounts to the block. You can do it, even w/ the headers on the car.
Did you have to unhook your x pipe from the headers?
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Did you have to unhook your x pipe from the headers?
Good question!

Originally Posted by memphis_vette
why would you want to change out the motor mounts?
Because they're worn would be most peoples assumption, but I want to install solid mounts.


I'll install an Energy Suspension diff mount next, then control arm bushings, etc etc etc
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Originally Posted by m6 c5
Did you have to unhook your x pipe from the headers?
No, your only jacking it up maybe 3/8" - 1/2"

Then you remove the mounts from the block, this gives you all kinds of room to slide new ones in.
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No, your only jacking it up maybe 3/8" - 1/2"

Then you remove the mounts from the block, this gives you all kinds of room to slide new ones in.
Sweet, I think I'm gonna order my mounts this week and install them my self.
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Sweet, I think I'm gonna order my mounts this week and install them my self.
Im looking at doing the same thing.
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