motor mount bracket problem

[solo_one87]

ok here is the thing........ my water pump seized up on me which led to my timing belt flingin off...got all of that done and repaired....... i spent a total of 600 dollars on this repair due to everything else i needed to make my car run the way i want it to run....... so before i get to off topic....... first off i cant find my passanger side motor mount ANY WHERE!.....secondly the bracket that the motor mount attaches to(engine side) the bracket that connects into the timing cover..... well the bolts on i are about 4 to 5 inches long and i cant get the last one in because i have about 2-3 inches of room.... its the one closest to the fire wall.... i need advice on how to get that in.... i dropped the tranny mount and cross member and im trying to get this thing back in thats all im lacking from gettin my car back on the road....... well that and 2 belts that i need but other than that.....just need a lil help.... i can take pics if needed

 

[VelocitàPaola]

I haven't installed that motor mount while still in the car... but from what I head, you're on the right path. It might be beneficial to have a friend around for this. With the front crossmember and tranny mount off, you either push down on the engine while your friend tries to insert the bolt, or jack the engine up as high as it will go.

 

[solo_one87]

i just got it in only to find out i have to undo it all again because my water pump gasket isnt on right....

 

[Talon ESI-T]

Here is a method I use and it never fails. I will explain the removal proceedure, install is the opposite.

Be sure to use a wide 2X8 or 2 X 10 board between the jack and oil pan.

the top front bolt will come out if you jack the motor up slightly. Now jack the motor up as far as it will go (with the trans mounts still bolted in, no need to remove them). You will get the motor up high enough to make you worry. The front lower bolt will come out as you wiggle the plate and slide into the cavity where the motor mount attaches to the frame.

The rear bolt is difficult. For engien height i choose the spot where the bolt head is just barely above the steel lines running next to the frame rail for the Power steering. The plate and bolt will work its way out if you finesse it.

If you have Energy suspension mounts then you can still do it but it will be harder. The front lower bolt will need to stay in the bracket till you get it tilted just right to squeeze it out.

Dont worry, the second time gets easier, so does the third, fourth and fifth... I have 3 420a's....

Terry