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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton
The cost of the mounts isn't too bad. IIRC they are about $20. apiece.
It's a PITA to do the job without a lift and a proper engine support. I let the indy do it. He finishes it in one hour or less with a proper floor jack for the engine. I can't imagine doing it on my back with the hydraulic jack next to my head supporting the oil pan.  |
I just replaced the passengers side engine mount in my 124/603 and contemplated using a 1 ton hydraulic jack. Using those type jacks under the oil pan will very likely crack the cast aluminum oil pan on a 603, don't know about a 617, even if you use a block of wood I would hesitate. I know, I have a 603 oil pan that cracked from someone doing the same thing! If you put a cement block under the alternator bracket and a couple of 2x blocks, you can use the bracket to lift one side. I did and took me less than 15 minutes to replace.