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a302juGRnuat
Member # 10163
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my motor mount just snapped a few days ago...just wondering if i can just jack the engine up to replace them.
where under the engine is a good place to hold all that weight?
beshides the motor mounts, do i need to unbolt anything else?
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clone nprogrss
Member # 10342
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if u dnt have accses to a engine hoist get u a piece of 2x4 an place it right under the curved part of the front sump of oil pan! an the mounts are the only thing u have to unbolt
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JZTRK
Member # 7641
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disconnect the battery J.I.C if you are running a stock fan/clutch the shroud will need to be unbolted i always un bolt the vacumme tree at the fire wall so it dont get crushed as for lifting it thats up to you. hoist,tree limb and a chain fall or ramps and a jack or a lift truck if you have acces to one
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a302juGRnuat
Member # 10163
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Thanks fellas...will do this as soon as my new ones come in. Have electric fan so I think imma just unbolt the motor mounts.
Just in case I get this right, the 2x4 won't bend the oil pan right?
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Secnd2nun64
Member # 1431
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The 2x4 spreads the load out so you wont dent your oil pan in. Keep a close eye on it as you jack it up making sure your not damaging anything and go slow. You can always try jacking it up on the bellhousing too.
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clone nprogrss
Member # 10342
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quote: Originally posted by Secnd2nun64: The 2x4 spreads the load out so you wont dent your oil pan in. Keep a close eye on it as you jack it up making sure your not damaging anything and go slow. You can always try jacking it up on the bellhousing too.
yea u can,i put sum of the 2x4 on the oil pan some on the bell housing.u should be alright bro! good luck an be careful
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Greasy
Member # 5258
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Jack the engine up then stick a 4x4 under the balancer to hold it up.
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a302juGRnuat
Member # 10163
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Thanks all for the replies...Cuz of all ur help I'm pretty sure I can knock this down easily now without worrying bout things breaking!
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