engine mount replace
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From: Terrell Texas
engine mount replace
2001 c5 corvette oil pan setting on front leaf spring.
Noticed while servicing that the front of oil pan is seating on the front leaf spring. I am pretty sure this is not the norm. Cant find any information on this, need to know if anyone has replaced engine mounts on a c5.
Noticed while servicing that the front of oil pan is seating on the front leaf spring. I am pretty sure this is not the norm. Cant find any information on this, need to know if anyone has replaced engine mounts on a c5.
Last edited by bobace; Nov 9, 2017 at 12:38 PM.
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No, it not normal. Just unbolt the mount and jack up one side of the engine at a time and replace the mount.
Pretty simple.
Be careful not to squash the intake manifold into the fire wall and break it.
Pretty simple.
Be careful not to squash the intake manifold into the fire wall and break it.
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I know mine touches the oil pan with the front control arms disconnected, but I have the 3/8" lower hinson poly mounts. It might even touch with the control arms connected and the suspension unloaded when off the ground, but I can't say for sure.
Was the suspension loaded or unloaded when you noticed this? (ie was the suspension hanging?)
edit: I also have a z06 front spring.
Was the suspension loaded or unloaded when you noticed this? (ie was the suspension hanging?)
edit: I also have a z06 front spring.
Last edited by SaberD; Nov 10, 2017 at 12:55 PM.
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From: Terrell Texas
I know mine touches the oil pan with the front control arms disconnected, but I have the 3/8" lower hinson poly mounts. It might even touch with the control arms connected and the suspension unloaded when off the ground, but I can't say for sure.
Was the suspension loaded or unloaded when you noticed this? (ie was the suspension hanging?)
edit: I also have a z06 front spring.
Was the suspension loaded or unloaded when you noticed this? (ie was the suspension hanging?)
edit: I also have a z06 front spring.
