Changing Motor Mounts - Need Tips
I'm headed over to bondocougar's place tomorrow (if the weather holds up) to see if we can't figure out how to swap out both motor mounts, which are currently soaked in PB blaster. I'm looking for any recommendations/advice/corrections that will make this process faster and avoid breaking anything! Thanks in advance for everyone's help!
Car: 1988 Cougar XR7, 5.0 L engine
Replacement Mounts: NAPA Solid Motor Mounts, # 6121649. I chose solid because (according to the board) they are far more reliable than hydraulic mounts. However, they might negatively affect ride quality. :hick:
- NAPA sent me two different looking motor mounts, but they both have the same part number and equivalent attachment points.
*** BUT, one is higher than the other (see attached pictures). Is this a concern? And can someone confirm that these motor mounts are what I need?
The Plan: (a combination of Haynes and Joe's knowledge)
1. Drive front end up on ramps, disconnect battery cables, block wheels, etc.
2. Loosen tranny mount.
3. Remove fan shroud.
4. Disconnect floor shift linkage from tranny.
5. Remove through bolts (running through crossmember).
6. Use jack (with piece of wood) under oil pan to raise entire engine. (We were thinking of using an engine hoist instead).
7. Unbolt mount from engine block (the stud and bolt at weird angles).
8. Transfer brackets to new mounts.
*** Any tips on how to preserve the original alignment? The new mounts don't have any fixed position.
9. Reverse the procedure.
Am I missing anything? Again, thanks for everyone's help! :banana: