motor mount replacement on c5 coupe
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I replaced mine with Hinson units. I started with the driver side, on a lift with a buddy to help. I could swear there was no way the original mount would ever come out. After I fought with it for half an hour, my buddy barely touched it and it came out. From there on it was a breeze. It is all about figuring the right angle it takes.
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From: Hesperia CA
Motor mount replacement
[QUOTE=mrm13;1589184540]I replaced mine with Hinson units. I started with the driver side, on a lift with a buddy to help. I could swear there was no way the original mount would ever come out. After I fought with it for half an hour, my buddy barely touched it and it came out. From there on it was a breeze. It is all about figuring the right angle it takes.[/QUO I see I have the 3 book dealer service manual and it is saying to remove the front suspension crossmember is this true. can it be done with out removing it.
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I did not remove anything other than the manifolds, because I was installing headers at the same time. I had the car on the lift and the engine was pushed up no more than an inch. I unscrewed the three bolts that hold the motor mount bracket to the block. From there on it is easy.
One thing to keep in mind tho is that your entire drivetrain is held to the chassis in three places. On each side of the motor and in the center of your diff. If you change the motor mounts, I would recommend changing the transmission mount at the same time. If you start at decent time in the morning, you should be done by lunch.
One thing to keep in mind tho is that your entire drivetrain is held to the chassis in three places. On each side of the motor and in the center of your diff. If you change the motor mounts, I would recommend changing the transmission mount at the same time. If you start at decent time in the morning, you should be done by lunch.
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Basically there are two bolts in the middle of your rear cradle that are really easy to get to. What is a a little harder is raising the tranny up to free the mount without dropping the the rear cradle. I think it is easier task than the engine mounts. In my case I did it before I had the engine mounts bolted down, but I don't know how much of a difference that made.
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motor mounts
[QUOTE=mrm13;1589190823]Basically there are two bolts in the middle of your rear cradle that are really easy to get to. What is a a little harder is raising the tranny up to free the mount without dropping the the rear cradle. I think it is easier task than the engine mounts. In my case I did it before I had the engine mounts bolted down, but I don't know how much of a difference that made.[/QUOTE
thanks a lot for all of you guys input i really appreciate it
thanks a lot for all of you guys input i really appreciate it