Engine Mount Bolts
Discussion
Hi all
Just removed the engine mount brackets from the block and found, what I think, something strange. It seems as though the bolts on the nearside are different lengths to those on the offside.
The below pic shows the nearside bolt much shorter than than the offside. Both of the larger/bottom bolts on each side are like this. Is this correct ? There was also a spacer on the offside rubber mount. Again, is this normal ?
Just removed the engine mount brackets from the block and found, what I think, something strange. It seems as though the bolts on the nearside are different lengths to those on the offside.
The below pic shows the nearside bolt much shorter than than the offside. Both of the larger/bottom bolts on each side are like this. Is this correct ? There was also a spacer on the offside rubber mount. Again, is this normal ?
I'm planning on installing the engine and gearbox (as one) this weekend. Removing the engine mounts was a right faff.
Anyone got a good sequence for refitting engine mounts to the engine and chassis when re-installing a complete engine?
Types of spanner, sockets, extensions, UJs etc?
Access is a PITA for the engine mounts.
Anyone got a good sequence for refitting engine mounts to the engine and chassis when re-installing a complete engine?
Types of spanner, sockets, extensions, UJs etc?
Access is a PITA for the engine mounts.
I always struggle to get the mounts in no matter which way I do it!
The last few times has been easier because I’ve been doing it with the car up on a ramp but even so it is amazing how difficult it is to squeeze the mounts inbetween the chassis and the steel engine mount brackets!
As far as I recall, they are 17 mm nuts with washers that secure the mounts to the steel brackets and the easiest tool to use is a 17 mm ratchet spanner.
All the nuts and bolts that secure the mounts to the chassis are all the same and are 9/16 if I remember correctly.
When fitting the engine mounts , I usually find that a few lengths of timber, 1 1/2”x1 1/2” or similar used as gentle levers to push the engine to one side while squeezing the mounts in helps.
Good luck.
The last few times has been easier because I’ve been doing it with the car up on a ramp but even so it is amazing how difficult it is to squeeze the mounts inbetween the chassis and the steel engine mount brackets!
As far as I recall, they are 17 mm nuts with washers that secure the mounts to the steel brackets and the easiest tool to use is a 17 mm ratchet spanner.
All the nuts and bolts that secure the mounts to the chassis are all the same and are 9/16 if I remember correctly.
When fitting the engine mounts , I usually find that a few lengths of timber, 1 1/2”x1 1/2” or similar used as gentle levers to push the engine to one side while squeezing the mounts in helps.
Good luck.
phazed said:
I always struggle to get the mounts in no matter which way I do it!
The last few times has been easier because I’ve been doing it with the car up on a ramp but even so it is amazing how difficult it is to squeeze the mounts inbetween the chassis and the steel engine mount brackets!
As far as I recall, they are 17 mm nuts with washers that secure the mounts to the steel brackets and the easiest tool to use is a 17 mm ratchet spanner.
All the nuts and bolts that secure the mounts to the chassis are all the same and are 9/16 if I remember correctly.
When fitting the engine mounts , I usually find that a few lengths of timber, 1 1/2”x1 1/2” or similar used as gentle levers to push the engine to one side while squeezing the mounts in helps.
Good luck.
If I've understood correctly it goes something like this.The last few times has been easier because I’ve been doing it with the car up on a ramp but even so it is amazing how difficult it is to squeeze the mounts inbetween the chassis and the steel engine mount brackets!
As far as I recall, they are 17 mm nuts with washers that secure the mounts to the steel brackets and the easiest tool to use is a 17 mm ratchet spanner.
All the nuts and bolts that secure the mounts to the chassis are all the same and are 9/16 if I remember correctly.
When fitting the engine mounts , I usually find that a few lengths of timber, 1 1/2”x1 1/2” or similar used as gentle levers to push the engine to one side while squeezing the mounts in helps.
Good luck.
1) Attach mount brackets to the engine block and secure hardware
2) Attach rubber engine mounts to the mount brackets and fit the mount stud nuts, but not tighten fully?
3) Lower engine into position and "finangle" engine mounts to chassis mounts using wood levers
4) Insert long chassis to engine mount bolts & nuts
......I'll update when I've actually done it....
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