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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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hey guys, so im dirtying my computer as i am typing this, i was doing one motor mount at a time, i got successfull with the passenger side, it is in, but when i am trying to put in the drivers side big bolt is not lining up, i also went back and loosend the big bolt on the pass side, all the motor needs to do is move directly to the passenger side and i think it will go in. can anybody giv me some tips on trying to get it in? please i really need this!!
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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is there any other speical ways i can lift it rather then just the oil pan?
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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big *** pry bar. Try loosing the base of the mounts a bit as well. Get all you bolts in then tighten down.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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As mentioned, try loosening the bolts on the motor, and use a big pry bar. Get the bolt strated and pound that bitch in. If you get it started but it wont go in stick your ratchet on it and start cranking it in. After is in a bit pound on it and should slide right in.

Thats how i did mine at least.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 01:15 AM
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thanks guys the big *** pry bar worked!! there now in
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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ha i just went through the same thing last weekend. Same solution too!

except.. somehow when i was bolting back up my AC compressor the housing decided to crack.. i've been wrenching since i was 4, and i literally do it every day all day at work.. and i've never seen that happen. I'm just the lucky one!
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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^^ wow dident think it can crack like that? i even make things extra tight too and that dident happen. afterwords i went with some brake cleaner all over the alternator and a/c compressor to make them like new again! took all the grease and grime right off!
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