How hard is it to install a poly motor mount ?
I haven't installed any on the stock K-member but I will tell you that you will have to remove the altenator and A/C compressor to get the bolts out. Not hard just a little info. If you are installing just one then I guess you could get away with just taking one side loose and jacking up the motor to install the one side ETC... It may be cheaper to get a shop to install them for you call and find out some times they are not that bad on regular stuff like that. Good luck I don't know if I help but it is all I can do for you right now.
You have to heat up the clamshell (the case holding the rubber mount) with a torch to get it apart. The old rubber burns and smokes quite a bit so plan on doing it outside unless you want your garage to stink like burned rubber for a month. The job is about a 3 on a scale of 1 to 10. You might get done quick, but plan on all day and start early in case you need to get something from the parts store.
Dale
Dale
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Launching!
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 253
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From: Decatur, IL
Its not a fun job if you haven't done it before. The first time I did it on my car, it took around 12 hours. When I did it on a buddy's car, it took about 2, with no header.
If you do it yourself, here's a couple of tips. Scribe the two halves so you can line them up exactly when you put them back together. Then run a drill through the holes to square them up even more and open them up a little for some more clearance. The hardest part is getting the four bolts to the block lined up again.
If you do it yourself, here's a couple of tips. Scribe the two halves so you can line them up exactly when you put them back together. Then run a drill through the holes to square them up even more and open them up a little for some more clearance. The hardest part is getting the four bolts to the block lined up again.
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TECH Junkie
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Lakeland, FL
one thing about this mod is it makes you shifter not bob at all. almost like a stock car.
Install like these guys said. If you are competent at taking out your accessories or mayb e the headers you can do this easy.
Install like these guys said. If you are competent at taking out your accessories or mayb e the headers you can do this easy.
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