85CamaroZ28

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I'm an idiot. Did LT's at 85k miles and didn't do motor mounts. Wore them out and I need to replace them. Can I do this w/o taking the LT's off? The Y pipe is welded since its a custom piece w/ magnaflow merge and I don't want to hack it up and pay to have it re-welded. I know it'll probably be a pain I'm just asking if it's possible.

I know most people have trouble aligning the bolts and use the factory jack to push the motor into place. I obviously can't do that with the headers in and I'm just looking for any tips on getting it to work out. Also wondering if people having this alignment issure are removing the trans mount? I would think it'd be pretty easy with that undone but that's just me. Any tips or info greatly appreciated.

HVYMTL

I got my passenger side in with the header installed, but I don't have AC. Driver's side I think would be a major pain with that header installed.

sjsingle1

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taking out the alt will make drivers side easy................dont know about the pass side

85CamaroZ28

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I know I would have to unhook the alt and move the condenser forward. Seems like its possible just a Pita. Anyone with some more experience?

HAZ-Matt

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Possible and PITA are about as good a description as you are going to get

777

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I did motor mount install with hooker 1-3/4" long tubes still in place. It was about 5 years ago. I know it was a PITA, but I don't remember enough to help you through anything. I just know it can be done. FWIW I didn't have anything other than standard simple tools (ratchet, open ended wrench, drill, etc). I did not use any tricks like the jack to the side of the motor. I just used a floor jack and raised lowered as needed. I do remember the bolt not going back through very easily though (driver side)

85CamaroZ28

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Thats what I figured/ needed to hear. I was thinking about doing the drivers side first because it seems like the one that's more broke haha. Thanks guys.

HVYMTL

Be sure to install the long bolt through the mount backwards... so you don't have to move your alternator next time!

You're welcome, lol. :wink:

85CamaroZ28

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I'm putting in Poly so hopefully there wont be a next time haha but will do.

PGUFF

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I did the same as you (installed headers and not motor mounts). I plan to pay someone to do the install. Not worth the effort for me.

85CamaroZ28

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I feel you man. A couple of places I talked to wouldn't even bother with it which is just b/s. I still have a couple places I'm waiting to talk to but if they say no I'm going to have to do it. Should be fun.

blown97ss

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any luck changing the motor mounts. just started doing mine not to bad once u get everything out of the way, just having trouble lining up the drivers side mount. any tip to get the bolts in

blown97ss

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got these done today things to do when changing mounts loosen up the trany bolts and motor mounts the ones on the k member made everything go way smoother.