motor mount inserts!

[Crazy E]

How difficult is it to install these motor mount inserts? Do you have to do any machine work? Can you just hold the engine up with a block of wood and a jackstand?

(I'm new to this)

Motor mounts!

I have a '93 1.8, does anyone know if they will fit? I want to get the whole kit.

Thanks

 

[dannytuned]

i did it in my driveway 2.0 though not sure of the differences b/t 1.8&2.0
instead of having the factory ones pressed out i just cut the rubber middle out and then slit the metal sleeve with a hacksaw and finally knocked the sleeve out with a hammer and chisel. the prothane inserts press in by hand

 

[Mike1992]

I ordered a set of prothanes yesterday So, if ya just cut the crap outta the old rubber in the mounts you can just pop it out really easily? That would be nice. Then the 3 full replacement mounts should just slide into the mount and be lined correctly no probs? You like?

 

[dannytuned]

hope you have a nice set of prybars too. it might be rough getting everything lined up once the inserts are in. i've had the motor/trans out about 4-5 times now and i'm used to it. its a 1g too don't forget ...good luck

 

[Crazy E]

Would it be possible to just put a jack and block of wood under the oil pan and then do the mounts one at a time? I dont have an engine hoist or anyting....

Thanks so far

 

[Mike1992]

Originally posted by Crazy E
Would it be possible to just put a jack and block of wood under the oil pan and then do the mounts one at a time? I dont have an engine hoist or anyting....

Thanks so far

Exactly however the rear is a bi*** to get to. Since i gotta pull my trans anyway for replacement it will be easier to get that one.

I think ima use a hack saw a big flat-head srew driver and a hammer to bust out the old rubber, hopefully that will work

 

[Crazy E]

Sounds like a good plan, let me know how it goes!!!

 

[nined2tsi]

maybe its just me but i had a hell of a time getting the mounts out. i used an air chisel? to get the sleeve out of the mounts.

 

[Mike1992]

Originally posted by nined2tsi
maybe its just me but i had a hell of a time getting the mounts out. i used an air chisel? to get the sleeve out of the mounts.

thats not what i wanted to hear

 

[Mike1992]

My prothanes arrived today. DiamondStarMotorSport is having a march sale of $70 plus about $10 shipping

Anyways I got only the front in so far, and the 2 inserts that go onto the existing mount didnt go in to well, so i just crammed it in the best i could and put it all back togeather. Anyone else have probs with the front?