Timing Belt Replacement Problem- space for bolt removal

[xdannyx25]

im changing my head gasket on my 95 RS so i decided to change the timing belt and other 2 belts. problem is ive got everything off besides the bracket of the engine mount on the timing cover. i cant take it out cause 2 bolts are still on cause the bolts are about like 5 inches long and theres not enough space to pull it out. what is it i have to do to get this off. my last resort is lifting the engine out.

 

[psychlow]

I admit, I don't know much about the 420A, but have you tried jacking up the engine a bit (motor mount off) to allow the engine to come out of the bay a little?

 

[opelgt73]

I have had this same problem on my car, Someone PLEASE help me!!!!

It's a 95 Talon ESI

I am trying to replace the water pump and timing belt but I can't remove the engine mount on the passenger side. Like the previous poster said, the bolts are about 5" long but there is only 2" of clearance next to the engine mount so I can't remove the bolts. How do you get around this?

Thanks,

Chris

 

[rowlex]

ok guys, i recently did this, what you have to do is pull the bolt out almost as far as you can (it will disengage from the hole) and slide the bracket off with the bolts still in the motor mount bracket but not engaged into the hole. good luck