Can anyone give me some first hand feedback on changing
out the motor mounts on my '89. What I’m concerned about
is access to the top nut on each side. Do I have to use a
hoist to lift the engine or will a block under the oil pan
accomplish the same thing?
The car has about 150K miles and I’ve never changed the
mounts. I’m also going to rebuild the transmission mount
(again) while I’m at it. Hopefully this will help to
eliminate the annoying clunk I’m experiencing going back
and forth from park to drive.–
Groove, 1989 XJ6 3.6L
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In reply to a message from Grooveman sent Wed 2 Nov 2016:
Dennis,
Can’t speak from first-hand experience but according to the
good book it says in summary:-
Remove air cleaner box
Remove the mount to bracket top nut
Take the weight of the engine on a jack (ensuring that the
radiator fan does not foul the cowl)
Remove the engine mounting bracket-to-crossmember securing
bolts
Remove the mounting bracket assembly from the vehicle
Change the spacer and bracket over to the new mount
Refit the mounting/bracket to the crossmember
Lower the engine on to the mount
Refit the top securing nut
Pour yourself a stiff drink! :-)–
The original message included these comments:
Can anyone give me some first hand feedback on changing
out the motor mounts on my '89. What I’m concerned about
is access to the top nut on each side. Do I have to use a
hoist to lift the engine or will a block under the oil pan
accomplish the same thing?
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In reply to a message from Bryan N sent Thu 3 Nov 2016:
When I installed my engine recently, I had no problems
getting to the bolts on the engine mounts. They’re fairly
easy to access compared to many things on our cars. And
yes, a block of wood under the transmission will accomplish
the same thing as a lift.–
Brett, 89 XJ40
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In reply to a message from Grooveman sent Thu 3 Nov 2016:
Dennis,
Yup - that’s the way I read it.–
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Just so I don’t run into any surprises:
After I undo the top nut on each side I then jack up the
engine.
I then unbolt the plate that the bottom nut is bolted to
(because there is no access to the bottom bolt) and slide
the mount and plate down and out.
Is that about it ?
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In reply to a message from Grooveman sent Thu 3 Nov 2016:
Dennis,
Thanks, I sure will - but with the recent drop in the value
of the pound Sterling, instead of a penny this year it may
have to be three farthings!
That is not our only problem though. We are having
difficulty deciding on an effigy to place on top of the
bonfire before we light it. There are a number of suitable
candidates both over there and on this side of the Atlantic
but I will refrain from soliciting suggestions for fear of
us being banned from the forum!
BTW, before attempting that job this weekend, squirt a
little Kroil penetrating oil on the relevant nuts and bolts
and leave it overnight.–
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Speaking of this weekend would you please give a ‘‘Penny for
the Guy’’ for me.
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