Motor mount bolts touching...wtf

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05-02-2011, 05:59 PM

whytryz28

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Motor mount bolts touching...wtf

Basically can't remove either bolt lol Any ideas?

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05-02-2011, 06:11 PM

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jack up the motor..

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05-02-2011, 06:14 PM

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jack up the motor..

Yep, your bushings are sagging.

When you put them back on its easiest to do the block side first and then shimmy the long bolt through the clam.

Tony.

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05-02-2011, 06:16 PM

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haha i posted an exact picture of mine doing the same thing. you can slip an open end 15mm wrench over the one and then turn the 18mm side. Then once your done with that, use a 4-5 foot long 2x4 and pry on the motor

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05-02-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by whytryz28

Basically can't remove either bolt lol Any ideas?

You can take all of the bolts on the block off at the same time, you turn them all a little and pry the motor mount plate out a little as you go. However as said before you have to lift the engine a little before you try that.