Adam Connell
Monster Truckin since 87'
- Joined
- Oct 1, 2006
Ok, I have now found my new least favorite part to install on any vehicle ever... MOTOR MOUNTS! Seriously, this has been the most exhausting removal of any part ever. I've never pulled the engine on this car, but for some reason there is virtually ZERO access to the motor mounts. Even after removing the long bolts and raising the engine, removing the mounts has taken every ounce of patience I have.
Am I missing something serious here, or is this just a flat out pain in the ass? I'm an in shape, flexible, skinny 23 year old... I dont know how some of the old timers are doing this. I did plenty of research, it seemed straight forward, and even with an electric impact gun this is miserable. I am also going through the wheel wells, and have the car way off the ground on jack stands.
I've been at this over 4 hours already (including set up), and I just now got the driver's side mount off... access to the passenger side doesn't look any worse right now but I had to take a break. I think I have finally found the only part that I would rather pay top dollar to have some one else do.
The is the only car I have ever had this much of an issue with installing new motor mounts... maybe it's just not my day.
Am I missing something serious here, or is this just a flat out pain in the ass? I'm an in shape, flexible, skinny 23 year old... I dont know how some of the old timers are doing this. I did plenty of research, it seemed straight forward, and even with an electric impact gun this is miserable. I am also going through the wheel wells, and have the car way off the ground on jack stands.
I've been at this over 4 hours already (including set up), and I just now got the driver's side mount off... access to the passenger side doesn't look any worse right now but I had to take a break. I think I have finally found the only part that I would rather pay top dollar to have some one else do.
The is the only car I have ever had this much of an issue with installing new motor mounts... maybe it's just not my day.